What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Highland Homes?
- Work independently to create responsive proposals to both simple and complex Request bidding new projects and/or plans.
- Assist vendor coordinator with finding, vetting and hiring subcontractors in expanding markets. (Daily travel required)
- Receive and evaluate subcontractor quotes for applicable scopes and alignment with Contractor bid documents. Qualify vendor proposals to ascertain scope duplication and/or omissions/exclusions.
- Continually develop and maintain relationships with client and vendor base (focused upon various trades).
- Routinely perform field visits to access subcontractors level of performance and quality of work.
- Work, communicate, present, and negotiate directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers, and sub-tier contractors to win business for the Company.
- Supervise others and/or directly prepare detailed quantity take-offs (quantity), develop assumed specifications (quality), and assign market relevant cost factors to fully articulate preliminary/final construction cost estimates.
- Analyze complex projects, dividing work categories into functional stages upon which several estimators/teams may be assigned to contribute resources.
- Accurately draft/review/present project schedules with assistance of operations staff.
- Assist in the creation of accessories to complex cost/qualification proposals (i.e. Management Plan, Q&A responses, identification of project concerns, etc.)
- Negotiate /award subcontract vendors into bound Agreements, demonstrating proficient creativity, conflict resolution, and negotiating abilities. Draft/Negotiate written Subcontractor Scopes of Work to establish clear expectations with subcontracted entity and help avoid omissions.
- Work and/or lead teams to high level of performance while operating a deadline driven environment.
- Utilize Time Management and Organizational skills to service multiple projects (2-3 projects purchasing) during the course of a business day.
- Manage site meetings to act as a third party mediator in resolving issues between subcontractors and construction personnel.
- Maintain Cost Matrix Spreadsheets for assign trades and ensure pricing is updated in Eclare
- Work with New and incumbent subcontractors to understand Highland Homes policy and procedures, including payment processes and trade portal training.
- Audit Highland Homes systems for inaccurate pricing and update or make adjustments as necessary.
MINIMUM CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: · Previous (verifiable) results that candidate was the lead on project bid awards and successfully purchased projects. · Wide general knowledge base, networking, and recent interaction with sub-tier vendors, public authorities, and utilities in the region. · Demonstrated ability to establish and build client relationships. · High level of attention to detail and cost analysis. Self-audit of work produced, prior to presentation. · Above average ability to read & interpret blueprints and specifications. · Excellent Time Management and Organizational skills. · Must communicate well (written, verbal, and electronically) with clients, all levels of company staff, subcontracted vendors, and design professionals. · Former construction related Project Management experience preferred.
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