Purchasing Agent

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordinate bid process for new subdivisions including development of bid packages with plans, scopes-of-work and standard and optional features; receive, review, and approve price quotes/bids

· Assist the Purchasing Director and/or Manager with negotiating the purchase of all labor and materials

· Perform material takeoffs and estimates and input lump sum and itemized contract pricing information into Newstar

· Create and maintain accurate Model Cost Estimates and Anchor Estimates

· Field verify material counts and update system takeoffs and pricing; review installation and product quality and meet with Subcontractors to resolve issues

· Research, qualify and assist with the selection of new subcontractors and suppliers

· Coordinate and oversee routine bid-outs to control cost

· Maintain Option catalogues with proper retail pricing and target margins

· Price out custom options as needed and ensure accurate information makes it on POs and work documents

· Research and resolve vendor disputes including quality, pricing, and takeoff quantity discrepancies

· Routinely review contracted house cost for assigned communities; identify contracting improvement areas to increase profitability

· Review lot specific house books and provide commentary on variances; work with Purchasing and Construction leaders to reduce future variances

· Create and maintain Standard Features list and ensure all information in Community Books is accurate and current

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· No supervisory responsibilities are required for this position

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Strong understanding of construction, subcontracting, and customer service

· Understanding of sales, marketing, capital budgeting, acquisitions, entitlements, and land development

· Excellent analytical, creative thinking, leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational, project

management and time management skills

· Manage multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner with strong attention to detail with limited supervision

· Read and interpret financial reports, market comps, engineering reports, construction documents and specifications,

contracts, owners’ association documents, and other related work documents

· Ability to learn and use customer relationship management software including Builders CMS, customer service software

including Build Pro, NewStar, Track-it and any other company-based software

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

· Effectively and professionally communicate (in oral and written form) with internal and external customers

· Demonstrate commitment to integrity, company values, customer-focus, and established policies and procedures ·

Display professional appearance and manner

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• College degree strongly preferred

• Minimum of two years related experience in a similar position, preferably with a high-volume builder

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000