Chris Dent

Experience

1. Purchasing Manager

   Richmond American Homes

   May 2016 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   I am a Divisional Purchasing Manager with extensive experience supporting single-family homebuilding through strategic sourcing, cost control, and operational efficiency. My focus is on protecting margins, improving vendor performance and building scalable purchasing processes that support growth across multiple communities.With a background in finance and economics, I approach purchasing decisions analytically - evaluating total cost, risk and long-term value rather than short-term pricing alone. I partner closely with construction and operations to ensure purchasing strategies align with production schedules, quality standards and financial objectives.I\'m particularly interested in operational improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and forward-looking strategies that help my company remain the most competitive in challenging market conditions.• Purchasing & Procurement• Negotiate trade and supplier contracts to improve pricing, availability, service levels and trade agreements in volatile markets• Support new community starts and division expansion• Manage vendor & trade partner relationships as well as performance metrics• Contract Management • Partner with construction, finance, and operations teams to align purchasing with budgets and schedules• Data analysis, analyze cost trends and market conditions to proactively manage risk and protect margins• Budgeting & Financial Analysis• Market & Commodity Cost Tracking• Improve purchasing processes, controls, and visibility

Education

• University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

  BSBA, Finance and Economics

  2005 — 2009

• University of Denver (DU)

  BSBA, Finance and Economics

  2005 — 2009