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Purchasing Manager in Ridgeland, MS

Energy Jobline AZ, Ridgeland, Mississippi, us, 39158

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D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager. The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods and services, performing strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seeking the best possible contracts and finding the most profitable suppliers and vendors.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.

Manage bid processes for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors.

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.

Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.

Forecast price and market trends to identify changes in buyer‑supplier power.

Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.

Assess, manage and mitigate risks.

Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.

Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.

Create budgets for upcoming projects and manage costs of existing projects.

Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase goodwill and profit.

Directly manage two or more employees in the Purchasing Department, including hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining and resolving complaints.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.

Five to eight years of related experience and/or training as a Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer.

Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor management.

Strong leadership skills and networking capabilities.

Ability to gather and analyze data and to present information effectively.

Ability to respond to and draw valid conclusions from written and oral information.

Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards is a plus.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Multiple voluntary and company provided benefits

Job Details

Primary Location: Mississippi‑Ridgeland

Organization: Home Builder

Schedule: Full‑time

Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025

Job: Purchasing

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