What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Purchasing Agent position at Scott Felder Homes?
Scott Felder Homes is an award winning residential homebuilder looking to add to our growing team! Our Austin, TX office is looking for a Jr Purchasing Agent with 2 to 5 years purchasing experience. We are seeking a candidate that is self-motivated, extremely reliable, and capable of managing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The selected individual must be a team player, organized and detail-oriented. Salary based on experience. Position available immediately!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain a network of trade partners for competitive bidding. Generate purchase orders ensuring accuracy to plan, specifications, contract, change orders and job specific site costs
- Assist Purchasing Manger with negotiating material, labor, and product to maximize job profitability. Bid architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors. Purchase materials, hire suppliers/contractors/laborers, obtain quality work at a competitive price
- Ensure up-to date pricing and products for accuracy on profitability analysis
- Submit rebates on a quarterly basis and track payments
- Read and interpret design documents, specifications and option selections
- Represent the company through quality relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Manage and facilitate the identification of new products and services to improve product quality and increase margin
- Create and maintain trade partner Scopes of Work
- Works closely with land and finance departments
- Assist Purchasing Coordinators in creation, issuance, and posting of job specific purchase orders and budgets, including problem-solving any inaccuracies or trade partner billing questions
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2-5 years residential purchasing experience preferred
- Negotiating experience preferred
- Must be able to read and interpret residential blue prints
- Excel experience required
- Residential construction experience preferred
- Excellent writing and organizational skills
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person