Purchasing Agent

JOB PURPOSE:

To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contractors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates

Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance

Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners

Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted

Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
Processes variance purchase orders

Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)
Enters trade contract data into Newstar Other duties as apparent or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus Detail oriented and organized

Ability to multi-task and establish priorities

Knowledge of new home construction process is required

Valid driver’s license

Education and Work Experience High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
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