Purchasing Agent

About the role

This position is primarily responsible for recognizing the value of items being purchased for the Division; negotiates and closes deals with subcontractors and other vendors for the Division and follows through with accurate contracts.

Beazer Homes is committed to employee wellbeing and life-work balance, offering development opportunities, a flexible time-off program, and an industry leading parental leave policy.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates, closes, produces and follows up on subcontractor and vendor contracts.
• Organizes and maintains material bids and takeoffs for each product; maintains bid books.
• Prepares Purchase Orders and cost sheets for job starts; generates all POs and UPOs.
• Performs cost per square foot and budget comparisons.
• Priced out all addendum requests for price.
• Maintains contract options (cost and retail).
• Prepares closing cost information.
• Sets up rebate schedule for each job.
• May conduct subcontractor orientations.
• May monitor and distribute blueprints.
• May supervise vendor set-ups.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills (especially Excel, Word and Access).
• General knowledge of construction.

Work Environment

Typical office environment.