What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Discovery Land Company?
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This role will be designated for Discovery Land Company's building division : Discovery Builders, set in Fort Lauderdale, FL OR Scottsdale, AZ.
Discovery Builders is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join the Procurement Department.
Job Summary
The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for the supervision of all aspects of the projects to which they are assigned, including cost estimating, accounts payable, material quality, vendor change orders, and architect / consultant coordination. Additionally, the Purchasing Agent will be the main point of contact for each project and assigned Project Manager (PM).
The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for procurement and buyout from ground-up through finish materials. This includes updating internal tools to provide visibility to project teams around the buyout, PO log, receiving, storing and shipping materials to the project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for procurement and buyout from ground-up through finishes.
- Participate with project management team in the direct material procurement process for all commercial and residential projects.
- Supplier selection based upon approved supplier qualifications of quality, cost, lead time, payment terms, etc.
- Validation of material type, quantity and delivery information based upon PM demand and construction.
- Execution of purchase orders from suppliers based on the demand of Construction operations
- Interact with the suppliers on a day-to-day basis to confirm shipment dates.
- Match delivery receipts against PO's and manage variances with suppliers
- Direct just-in-time deliveries and manage inventories and distribution
- Review received items are properly labeled to the appropriate project in the warehouse management system and on the shipping / package label prior to ship date
- Assist with load list from the freight forwarders.
- Ensure that invoices are sent to accounts for payment
- Produce and maintain all Purchase Order Logs for Discovery Properties we support
- Plan for long-lead procurement items and schedule accordingly.
- Manages material returns or replacements with suppliers
- Attend / Participate in weekly buyout calls
- Leads 90 Day Validation call with Construction
- Consistently follows up with PMs to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner
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About Us
Discovery Builders is the building division of Discovery Land Company, dedicated to developing and building distinctive luxury communities around the world. Discovery Builders participates in many Discovery Land developments, serving primarily as the General Contractor for new pre-designed residential homes, but is also available as a general contractor for custom homes within Discovery properties. In addition to acting as general contractors, we also serve as the Construction Manager or General Contractor on traditional commercial buildings such as clubhouses, community sports facilities, dining rooms, wellness centers, and other member amenities. Our expertise is rooted in delivering the finest luxury properties with true attention to detail, that matches the quality of Discovery Land Company's reputation for excellence.
Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit :
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