Purchasing Coordinator

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers—earning recognition as the 19th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees. We are proud to be a four-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022–2025), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four years. Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

About the role

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for assisting in all areas of Purchasing/Estimating. This position takes ownership of assigned projects and provides background, analysis, and summary of issues at hand, offering possible solutions.

Responsibilities

• Focus on assigned projects including issues with purchase orders and FPO's.
• Assist Builders/Estimators in making sure PO's are accurate.
• Research and confirm requests are valid, ensuring there isn't duplicity.
• Analyze information, identifying discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Attend weekly starts meetings and FPO meetings, offering assistance as needed.
• Work directly with Cost Analysis and Operations Manager on cost details/issues.
• Aid in obtaining pricing from trade partners for new plans and options.
• Handle permitting of homes and HOA approvals.
• Ensure all vendor packets are updated and accurate.
• Follow up with trade partners as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent homebuilding experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a construction-related capacity is a plus.
• Experience conducting bid analysis is a plus.

Skills

• Strong computer skills including Excel Spreadsheets.
• Experience with JD Edwards and On-Screen Takeoff is a plus.
• Analytical, detail-minded, team-oriented, and a good communicator (internal and external customers).
• Ability to read bid sets, architectural plans, and construct cost estimates preferred.
• A visual learner with strong organizational skills and an autonomous mindset.
• Permitting experience and experience working with a Builder.
• Self-motivated to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• A problem solver who can take ownership of projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance.
• Wellness rewards.
• 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing.
• Paid time off increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long and short-term disability and parental leave.
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Schedule

Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM, with additional hours as necessary.