Alex Ribner
Residential Construction Operations Leader | Purchasing, Supply Chain & Cost Optimization | Scaled Production Homebuilding
- Role
- Director Homebuilding Operations at Charter Homes & Neighborhoods
- Location
- Reading, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alex Ribner
As a results-driven Director of Operations/Purchasing with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in developing high-impact procurement strategies and managing multimillion-dollar budgets across various industries, including homebuilding. My expertise includes optimizing supplier relationships, streamlining purchasing processes, and driving cost reductions to enhance operational efficiency. I am skilled in contract negotiation, vendor management, and strategic sourcing, consistently delivering exceptional value to stakeholders.In addition to my extensive procurement experience, I have a background in the automotive industry, where I developed strong skills in negotiations, vendor relations, and inventory management. My proficiency in financial analysis and cost accounting, combined with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, enables me to make data-driven decisions that benefit both my team and the organization.I hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Business Management from the University of Pittsburgh and am passionate about leading high-performance teams to achieve outstanding results.
Experience
Director Homebuilding Operations
Mar 2023 — Present
Own purchasing strategy across 300+ homes annually, managing $75M+ in spend while aligning cost, trade partner performance, and operational execution • Negotiated supplier agreements resulting in 8–12% cost savings and over $500K in annual rebates. • Improved supplier on-time performance to 95% by aligning schedules, expectations, and payment terms. • Rolled out IRC 2021 compliance across all impacted scopes with zero production delays • Expanded and diversified trade partner base to improve pricing competitiveness and mitigate supply risk. • Built strong supplier relationships through structured onboarding, proactive performance reviews, and clear scopes of work. • Created internal tools for bid comparisons, pricing analysis, and PO review to support faster and smarter decision-making. • Collaborated with leadership across field operations, estimating, sales, and finance to ensure purchasing strategy aligns with build cycle, budget targets, and homebuyer experience.
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Business/Management
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