We are seeking an experienced Sr. Purchasing Agent for a fast growing national homebuilder in the Charlotte, NC market. Â Experience as a Purchasing Agent or Estimator in the homebuilding industry is required as this builder is growing fast. Â The position will report directly to the VP of Purchasing.
Local and non-local Purchasing Agent candidates will be considered but candidates local to Charlotte are preferred. Â The comp, benefits, and opportunity for personal and professional growth are very strong for this opportunity.
SR. PURCHASING AGENT OBJECTIVES:
- Work with trade partners to establish cost visibility and detailed quantification support in all major cost categories.
- Qualify material and labor hour counts. Establish field audit program to continuously improve our material accuracy.
- Work with trade partners and the construction team to identify and eliminate process inefficiencies and product waste.
- Facilitate the bidding and contracting process.
- Facilitate new community and plan buy-outs.
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and enforcement of scopes of work.
- Assist in the resolution of daily trade partner and construction issues.
- Analyze, audit, and maintain house cost budgets.
- Work with the product design team to evaluate and reduce product build cost through “Value Engineering”.
- Establish effective buying programs to ensure competitive material acquisition costs.
- Assist the Purchasing Manager and the Newstar database manager in the development and issuance of effective and accurate purchase orders and detailed contract back-up.
- Assist in monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Assist with extra purchase order reviews and approvals.
- Assist in the development and implementation of product specification and option programs.
- Help train internal customers (Sales, Design Studio, Marketing, Construction, and Warranty) on specifications of products used, community specifications, and option programs.
- Facilitate document and records management to ensure proficient department auditing.
- Perform take-offs for all major categories to be used in Trade Partner negotiations.
- Establish and modify estimating templates to collect key data for negotiations.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SR. PURCHASINGÂ AGENT:
- Previous Purchasing or Estimating Experience in the Homebuilding Industry – either with a builder or large supplier
- Must be highly proficient in Excel
- Candidate must be highly analytical
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and construction documents
- Candidate must be detail oriented
- Must be a team player with a strong sense of urgency
- Strong Communication Skills
- Must have excellent overall computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
- Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Newstar Experience is a plus
- Build Pro Experience is a plus
BENEFITS:
- Health Care – Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
- Vacation & Company Holidays
- Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
