Purchasing Assistant

San Joaquin Valley Homes, the fastest-growing Home Builder in the Central Valley, is seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant to join our team in our Visalia Office. This position will support the Construction Purchasing Departments with various administrative tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setup up new project lots in Brix and Build Pro software
• Update project starts in Brix/Build Pro software
• Assist in all aspects of subcontractor contract administration
• Process Award Packages and contract tracking, ensuring all contractural-related documentation is accurate and complete
• Maintain Subtrade insurance tracking per company standards
• Coordinate Subtrade WRAP enrollments per company policy
• Setup electronic and hard copy files by project
• Electronic filing of bid docs, award docs, executed contracts, amendments, certificates of insurance, pricing schedules, purchase orders, and change orders
• Process purchase orders, change orders, field P.O's and research vendor payment issues
• Assist with homebuyer options, sales, and design center option maintenance and development
• Ensure invoice accuracy with accounting, problem-solving, and appropriate cost coding within multiple projects
• Permit application processing, tracking, and plan management
• Flexibility to perform other administrative duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A degree in Construction or a related field is a plus
• 2 years of solid experience or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize several tasks without compromising the quality of work or mission deadlines.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems
• Ability to adapt to a changing workplace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interact with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional and supportive manner
• Excellent organizational skills extreme attention to detail, and ability to spot errors and make necessary corrections
• Knowledge a plus- Brix Software, IBS - Hyphen Solutions - Build Pro, and, or similar software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Ability to set and keep deadlines

Compensation:

Starting pay ranges: $40,000–$55,000, dependent on experience with an excellent benefit and incentive package:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Health Insurance
• A base life insurance plan is provided at no cost to employees
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account Plans
• Voluntary Life, Accidental, Long Term Disability, & Critical Illness Plans
• PTO Accrual Program
• Company Holidays
• 401k Plan plus employer match
• Wellness Program/Gym Membership
• Professional Development-Education/Training
• Year-End Bonus Pay
• New Home Discounts
• Product Discounts from preferred suppliers

*San Joaquin Valley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer