What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing & Estimating Agent position at Center Park Homes?
Center Park Group, LLC is a home building company operating in the Carolinas. Our team combined has over 40 years of experience in the home building industry. Through our experience and resources, we have been fortunate to establish a close-knit, well-rounded team of individuals with ambitious goals and an eagerness to grow the company. We are pleased to announce that we are growing our team by adding a Procurement Agent to our Charleston office.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate trade partners for categories assigned, set up new trade partners, solicit bids, evaluate cost, build bench strength for all Center Park divisions.
- Send bid packages, evaluate costs, and present findings to the Director of Purchasing.
- Participate in the creation of pro-forma cost packages for potential BFR clients.
- Set up options and pricing in Purchasing software (Brix by Hyphen Solutions).
- Evaluate current option pricing/margins on a quarterly basis.
- Work with the design team to ensure they have the appropriate product and upgrades to meet customer demands and trends.
- Evaluate and investigate VPO spend and work with Construction Managers to help solve potential issues.
- Identify potential supply chain issues and assist the Director of Purchasing in finding viable solutions to these issues.
- Identify and execute new and innovative ways to buyout a project through bulk buy strategies, new products and supply chain rationalization.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in construction science or other related study preferred.
- Driver’s license required.
Required Experience:
- 2-3 years in the residential construction industry.
Preferred Experience:
- Commercial experience in procurement or pre-construction environment is preferred.
EEO Statement
Center Park Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, national origin, age, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or other legally protected status in employment opportunities and benefits.