Manager Construction
Resume:
JOHN L. VETTER III
Saint Augustine, FL. 32092
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SUMMARY: Purchasing professional with over 12 years procurement experience
with large National companies. Areas of expertise include negotiation of
cost reductions, value-engineering, and thorough knowledge of strategic
sourcing process resulting in lowest total cost of ownership. Proven
ability to lead and inspire cohesive development teams to meet and surpass
corporate objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TAYLOR MORRISON HOMES, Jacksonville, FL
2008-2009
Director of Purchasing
Responsible for all trade partner selection, contract negotiations,
purchase order creation and distribution, and construction cost management
for approximately 250 production homes annually
. Increased profitability of the organization by approximately $3.75
million through extensive negotiations with trade partners
. Managed entire Jacksonville operations in absence of Division
President and Construction Manager resulting in division attaining
sales and closing goals
. Implemented model home rebate program which resulted in savings of
construction costs of over $60,000 per model.
. Value-engineered town home product resulting in hard cost savings of
$12,000-$15,000 per unit which equated to a savings of over 20%
. Directed the integration of "Newstar" purchase order system while
staffing was reduced by 60 percent
BEAZER HOMES, Cincinnati, OH
2003-2008
Vice President of Purchasing
Responsible for all trade partner selection, contract negotiations, and
construction cost management for approximately 500 production homes
annually in the Cincinnati market as well as 210 homes annually in the
Lexington, KY market
. Recognized by corporate management for continually achieving
purchasing objectives resulting in the additional responsibility to
provide leadership of the Lexington, Kentucky purchasing team
. Appointed to lead Midwest "best practices" initiative which resulted
standardizing of product, benchmarking of hard costs throughout
region, and additional cost savings through cross utilization of trade
base
. Reduced overall house cost variances from 4% to consistently below
1.5% while implementing over 125 new house plans
. Implemented and maintained of rebates, which through negotiations
increased from approximately $600 per closing to over $1700 per
closing obtaining in a result in $495,000 of increased profitability
WILLIAMSBURG HOMES, Cincinnati, OH
1999-2003
Purchasing Manager/ Field Purchasing Manager
Responsible for cost containment and reductions to gain competitive
advantage through management of internal purchasing process as well as
verification of invoicing through site visits
. Reduced in cycle time by 30 days while managing the entire back office
operation from contract through start of production
. Negotiated and contracted all pricing with trade partners resulting in
savings of over $2.2 million for over 250 production homes annually
. Implemented purchase order and scheduling software programs which
improved efficiency of the organization by reducing construction cycle
time from 122 days to an average of 93 days
. Directed the development of new home plans and value-engineered
existing product which resulted in consistent growth of market share
RYLAND HOMES, Cincinnati, OH
1997-1999
Production Supervisor
Scheduled and supervised numerous trade partners to assure thorough
completion of numerous single family and condominium style homes
. Achieved customer satisfaction scores consistently over 90% for
closings based upon established customer surveys
. Managed trade partners to establish positive, trusting relationships
so that customer expectations and closing dates were achieved
. Reduced construction cycle time of homes in designated community by an
average of 15 days through streamlining scheduling process and
managing of construction process
CLERMONT COUNTY ENGINEER'S OFFICE,
1991-1994
Inspector
Supervised the construction of numerous roads, bridges, storm sewers, and
underground utilities to ensure proper installation in accordance to plans
and local, state, and federal codes
. Responsible for completion of projects within budgets and on time
. Performed material testing of concrete, soils elasticity, structural
steel, and asphalt to ensure proper material application
EDUCATION
. B.S.B.A - Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
Major: Business Management
. Associates Degree Civil Engineering Technology - Cincinnati State
Major: Construction Management
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