What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at DRB Homes?
JOB PURPOSE:
To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates
- Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance
- Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners
- Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
- Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted
- Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
- Processes variance purchase orders
- Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
- Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)
- Enters trade contract data into Newstar
- Other duties as apparent or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
- Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus
- Detail orientedand organized
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
- Knowledge of new home construction process is required
Education and Work Experience
- High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR
- 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR
- Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
