What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Lillian Homes?
Company Overview
Our Company is a leader in residential home building, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Join our team and help us design and deliver the homes that families will cherish for generations.
Summary
Lillian Homes is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support our residential homebuilding operations. This role plays a key part in the procurement of materials and services essential to the construction of our homes. The ideal candidate will work closely with Construction Managers, purchasing counterparts, trade partners, and internal departments to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective purchasing.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchase orders for residential construction materials, ensuring accurate quantities, costs, and delivery timelines.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors and trade partners to ensure a reliable supply and competitive pricing.
- Coordinate with Construction Managers to forecast material needs and adjust purchasing plans based on project schedules.
- Track and resolve delivery issues, shortages, or substitutions promptly.
- Review and verify invoices, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies with vendors.
- Assist in bid requests, scope reviews, and contract negotiations with new and existing trade partners.
- Maintain updated records in purchasing systems.
- Collaborate with accounting, estimating, and field teams to streamline communication and improve purchasing efficiency.
Requirements
- 2 years of purchasing experience, preferably in residential construction, is a must.
- Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and terminology is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Hyphen/Brix, BuildPro, construction and purchasing software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communicator with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Solution-driven mindset with a collaborative approach.
- Ability to anticipate needs and proactively prevent issues on-site.
- Experience working cross-functionally with construction and accounting teams.
Benefits and Compensation
- Salary: Competitive annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including company paid medical insurance, life insurance, short term disability, voluntary dental, voluntary vision, and long term disability. Company matching Simple IRA Plan- up to 3%.
- Paid time off (15 PTO days) and holidays (10 company holidays).
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
This position typically operates in an office environment, with occasional site visits. Collaboration with builders, trade partners, and suppliers is a regular part of the role.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person