Purchasing Specialist - Manufactured Builder

We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our team at Champion Home Builders in Athens, TX.

• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Processes Requests for Quotations (RFQs) by assisting with their preparation, sending them to suppliers and following up with suppliers for their timely response.
• Gathers commodity market prices for reporting purposes.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices based on inventory needs after an inventory take.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Work with suppliers on invoice and payment issues.
• Meet with vendors to review new products and review already placed orders.
• Maintain price changes by working with accounting to keep addendums accurate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and information.
• Exercise independent judgment or adapt methods and standards to meet assigned duties/objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through with assistance requests.
• Strong attention to detail.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Understanding of supply chain management and inventory management systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and adhere to best practices and company policies.
• Ability to multitask when managing accounts.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and professionally.
• Sense of urgency in resolving issues and improving processes.
• Manufactured housing industry experience desired.
• Purchasing or materials experience desired.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Company Bonus Opportunities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.