What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Mikele International Group, LLC?
Purchasing Agent:
Davila Homes is an award-winning luxury home builder in Orlando. We create high-end residential properties that combine exceptional craftsmanship with modern design. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our dynamic team. The Purchasing Agent will play a critical role in supporting our residential construction projects. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a fast-paced, collaborative group focused on delivering outstanding homes to our clients. Successful candidates will demonstrate qualities that align to Davila’s company culture and core values: Acting with Integrity; Building the People; Cultivating Collaboration; Celebrating Success; Be the Example. If you have experience in residential construction and a knack for building strong supplier relationships, you should be a part of our team!
This role will work closely with the Purchasing Department on a variety of functions, including but not limited to what is listed below:
- Bidding new projects.
- Creating project budgets.
- Following up on and revising quotes.
- Uploading bids to Buildertrend.
- Verifying Plans, Selections, and Option sheets to ensure accuracy of material orders.
- Preparing and processing POs for materials and services.
- Materials take-off.
- Setting up and finding new vendors.
- Negotiating and tracking material increases and generating reports.
- Resolving issues with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Ordering and returning materials.
- Reconciling invoices with vendors.
- Checking and ordering office supplies.
- Managing a set of categories becoming a subject matter expert.
- Entering negotiations with trade partners by reviewing bids and establishing pricing.
- Managing and monitoring supplier performance.
- Ability to enjoy what you do even in a busy, fast paced environment.
- Miscellaneous tasks as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- Previous construction industry experience.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Experience in working directly with subcontractors and project managers.
- Previous experience working with vendors or strong customer service background.
- MS Office skills including Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment and manage several projects at a time.
- Ability to pass background and drug screening requirements.
Additional Skills preferred:
- Experience with Construction Management applications such as Buildertrend.
- Experience with take-off and estimating software such as PlanSwift.
- Ability to forecast and plan material and labor increases.
- Expertise to create and review project budget.
Benefits and more!
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support a positive work-life balance and your overall well-being. Our benefits include 401k, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays and a flexible schedule. Ability to work remotely 1 day per week. Our health benefit offerings include, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team, apply today and build your career with us!
Davila Homes is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
