Luke Young

Sr. Director, Purchasing at Cresleigh Homes Former Chair, Membership Council at North State BIA

Sacramento, California, United States

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Experience

  • Cresleigh Homes (8 yrs 8 mos)
    • Sr. Director of Purchasing
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Member of the Senior Leadership Team with direct influence on division-level decision-making, cost modeling, forecasting, and profitability. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to establish revenue targets, align construction schedules, and streamline procurement and build processes. •Led cost analysis initiatives, reducing material and labor expenditures while maintaining quality standards. •Influenced gross margin growth through vendor re-negotiations and process improvements. •Supported land acquisition team with feasibility studies, lot fits, pro forma development, and site-specific cost analysis. •Conducted market research to benchmark pricing trends, labor availability, and competitive product positioning. •Delivered quarterly financial reviews with executive leadership; aligned purchasing strategy with margin targets and revenue goals. •Directed internal team and external partners across purchasing, sales, construction, and marketing. •Evaluated new and emerging submarkets for potential growth and expansion, advising land and executive teams on strategic opportunities. •Enhanced vendor onboarding and performance through structured contracts and scorecards. •Partnered with finance and executive leadership to ensure adherence to budgets and optimize working capital. •Spearheaded training programs for sales and construction to align operational and customer-facing teams. •Collaborated closely with superintendents and contractors to improve build quality, timelines, and service.

    • Director of Purchasing
      Dec 2017 - Mar 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • Purchasing Manager at K. Hovnanian Homes
    Feb 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Purchasing Agent at Taylor Morrison
    Feb 2013 - Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo