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
• Absorb and apply new information quickly
• Absorb and apply new information quickly
• Assist in managing specifications
• Understand the impact of detail takeoffs (create a takeoff and use it for negotiation with a trade partner)

What you will need

• Analytical
• Communication
• Ethics & Integrity
• Independent Worker
• Leadership
• Negotiation

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

About Taylor Morrison

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
• Salary Range: $78,410-113,700
• Bonus Eligible: Up to 15%
• AIP Will Have Responsibilities Such As Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations
• Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance

Essential Functions

• Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Demands

• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

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)