What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Purchasing Agent position at J.F. Shea Family of Companies?
Job Description:
The National Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing / procurement of vertical and horizontal contracts for work constructed in the region. The National Purchasing Agent is responsible for bidding, spreading, analyzing, negotiating, and awarding contracts to approved Trade Contractor. In addition to procurement duties, the National Purchasing Agent is responsible for assembling and maintaining budgets, preparing documents for inclusion into trade contract agreements, and other duties related to the purchasing process. National Purchasing Offices provide important services to the divisions; it is the Purchasing Agent’s responsibility to respond timely to division needs and perform in keeping with established service standards and metrics.
Major Duties / Responsibilities of Position:
1. Developing and Maintaining Building Specifications
2. Managing a Competitive Bid Process
3. Spread, Qualify, Analyze, and Negotiate Bids and Trade Partner Pricing
4. Ensure that Contract are Adhered to and Managed Properly.
5. Develop and Manage Direct Construction Cost Budgets for New and Ongoing communities.
6. Manage Strong Trade Relationships
7. Maintain a Strong Working Relationship with other Departments including Sales, Design, Construction and Community Development
Background / Experience Required:
1. Mainframe and personal computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, E1
2. Five years’ experience in the homebuilding industry
3. Five years’ experience in residential purchasing
4. Field construction experience a plus
Educational / Certificate Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Construction, Business or Accounting preferred.
