PURCHASING AGENT

General Description

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing purchasing day-to-day activities and establishing strategic purchasing processes and procedures. Maintain relationships with Trade Partners and participate in contract negotiations. Ensure flow of accurate information during the bid process to the trades, sales, and construction. Answer questions and correct problems as they arise for options, budgets, specifications, rebates, vendor purchase orders, spec changes and model frame walks, etc., contracting trade partners for each activity code applicable to their market to ensure HistoryMaker can complete and close all homes in accordance with the divisional and overall company goals. This role will work with both divisional leadership and the Support Center Purchasing team as a resource on cost saving strategies, national/regional supply and distribution agreements, and our Quarterly and Annual business objective goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all community specifications are accurate and adhered to.
• Assist in cost and variance analysis to ensure budgets are updated and accurate at all times.
• Source and evaluate new, potential contractors/vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and rebate agreements with major vendors/contractors.
• Manage contract price changes.
• Periodically adjust labor rates as necessary.
• Analyze and understand Trade Partner performance, capacity, quality, and current workload in relation to business plan to ensure job completion requirements are met.
• Manage special projects including Trade Partner/product improvements and changes.
• Advise construction department in regard to Trade Partner and product issues.
• Facilitate the setup of all new subdivisions by setting rates and Trade Partner selections.
• Distribute notifications on policy and material changes.
• Ensure accuracy of Scopes of Work with all Trade Partners.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Trade Partners, suppliers and vendors.
• Attend industry events to maintain Trade Partner relationships and increase knowledge base.