K. Hovnanian is celebrating 60 years of quality and leadership in the home building and community development industry.  Do you want to play a large role in those every day decisions that help build dream homes?  It’s the homes where people will raise their child, form their most important memories, plot the course for their future, spend quality time with their grandchildren or enjoy quiet times reflecting on a life full of accomplishments.  Over 300,000 families have put their dreams in our hands, and you can as well.

Assistant Purchasing Manager will create lump sum or unit price components and corresponding specifications for each trade.  Negotiate and finalize business unit or bid area contract prices with trade partners.  Evaluate available trade partner pool.  Update contracts and changes to lump sum or unit price components.  Receive and evaluate vendor bid proposals.  Act as the point of contact for community support issues relating to purchasing issues. Update non-price components of business unit’s contracts, such as terms and conditions.  Perform monthly community budget analysis.  Help to manage and maintain scopes of work.

A bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar discipline and at least 3 years of experience in purchasing procurement activities in the construction industry required.  Seeking candidates currently working in Purchasing with another builder.  Successful candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license.

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish.  You can look forward to professional support and extensive benefits—including medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan.  To learn more about us, visit www.khov.com/careers.

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