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Portland, OR
Purchasing Coordinator
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Job Description
Are you the kind of person who can stay on top of many important tasks at once and impress others with the way you get things done? Do you enjoy contributing through supporting your team and have the type of enthusiasm others comment on? If so, this position may be a fit for you. This role will be based out of our division office in Portland, OR.
Experience in home building and purchasing is not required, however a desire to learn and willingness to support the Team by taking responsibilities and acting on time-sensitive needs is critical.
Job Responsibilities :
- Eagerness to learn about purchasing and the homebuilding industry and completion of on-the-job training
- Interface effectively with construction field supervisors, vendors, subcontractors, internal staff, and management by facilitating the flow of information, and researching and responding to inquiries
- Process new vendor set up ensuring all necessary documentation is submitted and complete
- Resolve invoice / PO issues with Vendors / Trade Partners
- Maintain Vendor / Supplier / Trade Partner item pricing and bids in the purchasing system
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on budgeting performance and other purchasing-related topics, as necessary
- Interact regularly with internal team members in sales, construction, and design, as well as external vendors
- Assist with special projects as needed by the Estimating Team
- Proven ability to manage many moving parts in a professional setting with multiple ongoing priorities
- Clear and concise communication with internal and external customers
- Comfortable talking with people youve never met and communicating with various sources to gather essential information
- Ability to manage many simultaneously moving parts effectively
- Efficient and effective follow-up and organization skills to meet and exceed deadlines
- Proven ability to take initiative and complete tasks independently without needing repeated prompts
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude and strong work ethic
- Understanding of basic construction, purchasing and / or insurance terminology is a plus, but not required
- Demonstrate curiosity and a strong desire to learn and grow with a company focused on future growth
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and basic computer knowledge. Able to pick up software quickly
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k and discretionary 8% match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
- New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
- College Scholarship Program
- Community Outreach
- Sabbaticals
- And more!
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What We Offer :
Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For 18 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes :
David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https : / / careers.davidweekleyhomes.com / eeo) , and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.
Note to Job Seekers : No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.
