Purchasing - Purchasing Agent

About the role

The Purchasing Agent under the direction of the Manager of Purchasing is responsible for material takeoffs for new plans and options and maintaining takeoffs for existing plans. They will also assist in value engineering, plan pricing, and review and evaluate cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Project Estimates
• Responsible for daily reviews of purchase orders
• Aid in the development and updates for detailed scopes of work for trades
• Create, oversee, and track all vendor price agreements
• Process award packages, spread subcontractor bids, analyze pricing, and recommend to Purchasing Department head bid awards
• Procure and execute vendor trade partner rebates, tracking, and follow through
• Set up new vendors per policies and procedures
• Audit data input into accounting and purchasing software to ensure accuracy of data
• Serve as liaison between vendors, construction crews, project managers, and other departments
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and scope of documents to prepare, analyze, and maintain thorough takeoffs with accurate quantities
• Maintain accurate files and organization of contracts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Business, Accounting or related field or applicable work experience required
• 3 years' experience in new home construction industry
• Prioritize work activities and use time efficiently

Qualifications

• Experience in homebuilding or multi-location businesses preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Builder Accounting and Purchasing software systems
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Excel
• Knowledge of construction trades and building materials, thorough in plans reading, understanding and knowledge of the entire construction process

Skills

• Experience in homebuilding or multi-location businesses preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Builder Accounting and Purchasing software systems
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Excel
• Knowledge of construction trades and building materials, thorough in plans reading, understanding and knowledge of the entire construction process

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals
• Exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program
• Peace of mind with our employer sponsored benefits
• Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans
• Continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development
• Company values your time outside of work as much as your time inside work

Pay

TBD

Schedule

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