Director of Supply Chain

Job Summary:

The success of our company is centered on building quality homes at an affordable cost and delivering them on-time through an amazing buying experience. This starts with strategically leading the purchasing and cost estimating functions from product development through production. The Director of Supply Chain coordinates all aspects of the homebuilding purchasing function including budgets, trade partner contracts, bid process, trade partner relationships, cycle time, and value engineering. The director ensures that we have top-down visibility into our entire supply chain, streamlined communications with our suppliers and procurement and construction procedures based on best practices in the industry.   

Duties/Responsibilities:

• This position will be responsible for coordinating the procurement processes for the Company. The director will work with the VPs of Construction and Purchasing Managers in each division and facilitate an ongoing process of information sharing, forecasting, best practice implementation, and supplier communications.

• Participate in existing and new plan design processes to assure timely acquisition of materials to support product launches and field requirements.

• Execute plan changes working with Houston Division Purchasing Manager to ensure timely and accurate completion.

• Collaborate with Corporate Process Improvement Manager on plan changes and implement Division level execution.

• Drive standardization of processes and procedures, transaction methods with suppliers, supplier selection processes / ongoing supplier management, data collection, negotiation, performance improvement, cost reduction and construction methodologies across all Divisions.

• Lead negotiation efforts on purchase agreements and vendor contracts with a bias for achievement of quality, delivery, cost containment and process improvement.

• Work with the VPs of Construction and Purchasing in all divisions to ensure that we have the best processes and tools in place for the construction and purchasing teams.

• Ensure to onboard only the best trade partners in order to meet our manufacturing needs.

• Understand the material supply chains of specific cost categories and implement material sourcing strategies to optimize flow.

• Facilitate value engineering sessions with trade partners.

• Review plans, create/revise budgets for multiple new and ongoing communities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.

• Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.

• Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.

• Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. The Camillo family of companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.

• Ability to think ahead and strategically plan across a multi-year time span while keeping focus on short term deadlines and deliverables.

• Problem analysis/resolution skills at the strategic and functional level.

• Strong knowledge in Office 365 and builder systems.

• A natural ability to collaborate and work with cross-functional teams.

• Strong negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills

• Excellent creative and strategic thinking to provide solutions to Company challenges.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Business or another related field or have 7-10 years of experience in a similar position.

• 5 years of management experience.

• Exceptional and demonstrated proficiency in relationship-building and contract negotiations.

• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and contract management.

• Thorough understanding of construction projects, associated documents (blueprints, specifications, etc.), and comprehensive knowledge of residential building practices from acquisition to completion.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Professional office environment and field visits.

• Must be able to safely navigate through all areas of a home construction site.

• Periodic travel required.

About Us

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, The Camillo Family of Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes, Princeton Classic Homes, and Bella Vista Homes), Residences (Camillo Properties), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of Camillo Properties, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company plans to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas.

Camillo Companies values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required.