Senior Purchasing Agent

Job Details

We trust that as a Senior Purchasing Agent you will:

• Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
• Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
• National: manage compliance to agreements, scopes, etc.
• Local: manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines
• Collaborate with both divisional operations and national purchasing teams
• Manage supplier relationships and assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to daily Trade Partner activities
• Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques
• Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation
• Perform analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manage impact of commodity fluctuations
• Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors
• Develop material and labor optimization solutions using Value Engineering tools and methodology
• Control trade category costs by utilizing Should Cost methodology
• Responsible for assigned Project Tracker categories and rebate capture
• Develop and implement division specific tools and methodologies for estimating and controlling trade category costs as required
• Complete necessary custom option estimates
• Be highly approachable and displays a positive approach to both work and internal customers
• Have strong project management and leadership skills, ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Follow Taylor Morrison business processes for supplier management
• Aid in managing specifications
• Use detail takeoffs (create a takeoff and use it for negotiation with a trade partner) understand the impact to a trade partner
• You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need

• An analytical mindset
• Effective communication skills
• Ethics and integrity
• Independence and self-motivation
• Leadership qualities
• Negotiation abilities

About You

Preferred 5-7 years of Purchasing or Construction experience in the homebuilding industry
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired
Extensive knowledge of shell (foundations, framing, etc.) and mechanical trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
Proficient in math with basic finance knowledge
Able to read and interpret blueprints
Able to meet and coordinate with Builders and Construction Managers in the field
Organized and able to multi task with attention to detail
Takes initiative and displays a sense of urgency – is highly responsive to business needs and unexpected situations that emerge
Multi-tasking a must
Able to partner effectively with all levels of employees
Residential Construction License preferred
Able to travel, if necessary
Able to use with ease the Microsoft suite of solutions
Knowledge of Newstar, BuildPro and PlanSwift is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio n/Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)