Purchasing Agent

Overview The Purchasing Agent is responsible for developing and executing division sourcing agreements for specific spend categories. In addition, assist director of purchasing with department community timeline and management the department workflow and areas of responsibility within the division. Responsibilities Review bids for completeness and accuracy. Prepare Bid Comparison and review with management team. Assist in selection of preferred bidder based on competitiveness and ability to fulfill contract requirements Resolve specification, scope of work, and plan conflicts using purchasing IS system Responsible for oversight of BuildPro as it relates to purchasing (Trade Partner Payment System) Manage and Coordinate the process in maintaining JDE accounting issues related to contracts or trade partner qualifications with Corporate. Responsible for dropping monthly budgets to the ROC. Update and maintain existing contracts as required. Review and maintain scopes of work in accordance with our practices. Prepare monthly site condition reports for new job starts. Interact with Suppliers/Trade Partners and Field Staff to resolve payment issues. Maintain organization of Suppliers/Trade Partner files and contracts. Review plan, create/revise budgets for multiple new and ongoing communities to ensure architecture is supported by the budget Ensure adherence to department policies and procedures. Status updates to Director of Purchasing related to ongoing projects and activities. Assist Suppliers/Trade Partners in maintaining insurance requirements for the division. Assist Director of Purchasing with administrative support. Cross train in all areas of purchasing in order to be able to help out as necessary. Assist with recruiting new Suppliers/Trade Partners to maintain the appropriate trade base. Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum High School or GED required Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred Minimum 2 years in a purchasing role preferred Negotiating experience preferred Ability to read and understand residential blueprints. Efficient with Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, JD Edwards and other software systems Knowledge of all construction practices Residential Construction experience is preferred Professionally perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines Good writing and organizational skills Must have the ability to perform high-level takeoffs. Must possess a strong work ethic and have integrity and loyalty Must be a team player with the ability to work well under pressure CB