About KB Home KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers from those buying their first home to experienced buyers allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America, and has built more ENERGY STAR certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier, more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more. JOB SUMMARY: Provide supervision and leadership for functions relative to the Purchasing department and any other needs of the division that relate or influenced by the Purchasing team. Considered to be a key facilitator to both internal and external customers as it relates to subject matter relative to the purchasing scope of work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of all purchasing tasks: * Trade partner management; contracting, bidding, negotiating, approval and processing. * Resolve subcontractor/supplier/production issues * Budget analysis/review * Participate in development of product specifications * Maintain online bidding systems including KBTPO and Buzzsaw * Manage builder rebate programs with vendors * Assist in payment issues with trade partners Facilitate the needs of all departments and employees relative to the Purchasing function: * Support internal customers - Studio, Production/Operations, Land, Sales * Interact with NAPA to track and collect rebates, review and approve subcontract agreements * Interact with National Purchasing to provide requested feedback. * Interaction with Management, provide timely updates on current projects and areas that are in need of attention. * Facilitate resolution to obstacles experienced in the field relative to trade performance or contracts. Performance Management: * Recruit, staff, train and retain purchasing agents or administrators through proper coaching and performance management on purchasing metrics. * Identify performance gaps and offer solutions to narrow the gap. * Ensure all required training is complete, performance reviews are conducted and bench players are placed on active Development Plans. * Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures. Approval Process: * Manage approval process for starts, contract changes, field purchase orders Miscellaneous: * Represent the SW region to the National Contracts/Purchasing department * Assist with WRAP insurance rate renewals * Provide direct cost estimates for proposed land acquisition * Ensure compliance with Energy Star, code updates, EPG EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education/Certifications/Licenses * Bachelors Degree and/or applicable work experience in related field. Experience * Minimum of 4-6 years of Purchasing experience in the Real Estate or Homebuilding industry. * Minimum 2 years of management experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Must have a general knowledge of residential construction and the components required to construct single family and multi-family homes. * Need to have the skills required to analyze direct cost to maintain or improve budgets. * Must be able to multi task and meet deadlines, high level of organization required. * Need to possess strong communication and problem solving skills with the ability to negotiate contracts that will support the division needs. * Display a cooperative attitude at all times. * Must have strong mathematical and statistical aptitude. * Ability to provide leadership and direction to direct reports that falls within company expectations and direction. * Must possess the skills and abilities to offer support to management as needed or requested. * Interact with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional and supportive manner. Work Requirements * Computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook (JD Edwards a plus) * Ability to maintain ethical behavior at all times * Periodic travel will be required * Need to be able to work a full work day with additional time after hours if needed. * Position is onsite in Boise (1299 N. Orchard, Boise 83706) #LI-onsite Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!