Purchasing Agent-Cresswind- Haven

Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate bid process for new subdivisions including development of bid packages with plans, scopes-of-work and standard and optional features; receive, review, and approve price quotes/bids
• Assist the Purchasing Director and/or Manager with negotiating the purchase of all labor and materials
• Perform material takeoffs and estimates and input lump sum and itemized contract pricing information into Newstar
• Create and maintain accurate Model Cost Estimates and Anchor Estimates
• Field verify material counts and update system takeoffs and pricing; review installation and product quality and meet with Subcontractors to resolve issues
• Research, qualify and assist with the selection of new subcontractors and suppliers
• Coordinate and oversee routine bid-outs to control cost
• Maintain Option catalogues with proper retail pricing and target margins
• Price out custom options as needed and ensure accurate information is on POs and work documents
• Research and resolve vendor disputes including quality, pricing, and take-off quantity discrepancies
• Routinely review contracted house cost for assigned communities; identify contracting improvement areas to increase profitability
• Review lot specific house books and provide commentary on variances; work with Purchasing and Construction leaders to reduce future variances
• Create and maintain Standard Features list and ensure all information in Community Books is accurate and current

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No supervisory responsibilities are required for this position

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of construction, subcontracting, and customer service
• Understanding of sales, marketing, capital budgeting, acquisitions, entitlements, and land development
• Excellent analytical, creative thinking, leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational, project management and time management skills
• Manage multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner with strong attention to detail with limited supervision
• Read and interpret financial reports, market comps, engineering reports and construction documents and specifications, contracts, owners’ association documents, and other related work documents
• Ability to learn and use customer relationship management software including Builders CMS, customer service software including Build Pro, New Star, Track-it and any other company-based software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
• Effectively and professionally communicate (in oral and written form) with internal and external customers
• Demonstrate commitment to integrity, company values, customer-focus, and established policies and procedures
• Display professional appearance and manner

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

• College degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of two years related experience in a similar position, preferably with a high-volume builder