Wade Hooker

Complete initial setup of rebate tracking software Gather updated rebate information/products used for each of the 24 divisions Develop a detailed process manual for submitting rebates quarterly through RebatePros Software Audit filings for all of 2025 Produce weekly financial reports for C-Level executives Train a new Rebate Coordinator

Interim Purchasing Manager - Austin, DFW, Nashville. Lead margin improvement initiatives through bidding events, negotiations, itemization, and cost transparency resulting in costs reductions in Austin (12%), DFW (8%), Jacksonville (15%) and Nashville (9%). Led national procurement strategy and supplier management across 40+ divisions. Partnered with divisions to recruit, train, and mentor purchasing staff. Spearheaded margin improvement initiatives through negotiation, itemization, value engineering, and cost transparency. Championed a strategic shift from lump sum bids to data-backed estimates, validating quantities to ensure fair pricing and eliminate padding, resulting in more accurate forecasting and stronger trade partner accountability. Ensured compliance with national rebate/pricing programs (e.g., Kohler, LG, Sherwin-Williams, BFS, 84 Lumber, Simpson Strong-Tie). Guided divisions through regulatory-driven product changes (HVAC/R-410A phaseout, FHA energy requirements, garage door/window wind codes). Standardized RFQ/RFP/SOW documentation across national operations, reducing cycle time and errors.

Duties Manage inventory levels and coordinated plans to mitigate stock-outs and fill-ins.

Duties Develop organizational purchasing guidelines, processes, and reporting requirements. Collaborate with all operational areas and develop sourcing strategies. Combine purchases, leverage organizational size, and forecasting accuracy. Negotiate with vendors to secure cost-effective agreements.

Duties Review all requests from facilities, fleet, property management, and engineering operations. Ensure all agreements are renewed or replaced before expiration. Confirm agreements comply with all county, state, and national regulations and laws. Identify, research, and source services, materials, and supplies as needed.

Duties Director department that provides all pricing, vendor info, bid analysis, and purchase orders. Coordinate professional services, permits, product changes, and change requests from sales. Produce material and labor budgets for all plans in 18 communities. Reduce overhead, direct costs, and reduce the time between the sale and construction.

Deliverables Expert advice to C-level executives on all direct cost-related matters. Review of the full project life (margins, market competition, forward projections). Evaluation of the staff (estimates, contracts, purchase orders, vendor issues, communications).

Duties Negotiate, implement, and leverage sourcing agreements. Perform TCO negotiations with divisions and implement new processes. Review the benefit of product standardization across divisions. Identify and increase participation in rebate programs with divisions. Work as a liaison between corporate operations, division management, and suppliers.

Duties Combine common purchases between Fox & Jacobs, CityHomes, and Centex. Oversee the purchasing and estimating departments for all three operations. Leverage purchasing volume, lower costs and increase rebate program participation. Coordinate the implementation of new products, vendors, and methods for operations.