Purchasing Agent - Southwest VA

Purchasing Agent - Southwest Va

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest home builder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The company also provides mortgage financing and title services for home buyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a purchasing agent for their purchasing department. The right candidate will bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, track blueprints and design changes, etc.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Solicit bids
• Pre-qualify subcontractors
• Setup and monitor option costs and sales prices
• Maintain and update current budgets
• Spread revised bids and obtain approval for any price increases
• Prepare direct costs analysis and variances for review
• Input original direct costs budget
• Execute lot starts and final proof all unit costs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.
  
  A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental and vision; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; flex spending accounts; life and disability insurance; vacation, sick, personal time and company holidays; multiple voluntary and company provided benefits.

Salary range for this position is $50,000-$80,000 with additional bonus potential based on experience and qualifications.