Purchasing Agent

Description

• Manage the entire bid process, from bid set-up through negotiation, bid award and contract execution with suppliers and all providers
• Responsible for assigned bidding projects to include bid signoff meetings, Community Grand Opening meetings and continued support to the field for life of the community
• Audit and analyze existing trades and suppliers, on a regular basis, to ensure best price and pursue cost saving opportunities as they arise. Target bid and negotiate as needed per policy
• Be able to set up new vendor in Newstar and BuildPro
• Organize and maintain material bids and takeoffs for each product
• Provide direct cost estimates for new land acquisitions
• Negotiate, finalize the details of the contract, produce and follow up on Trade Partner & Vendor contracts
• Perform research and resolves trade partner disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies
• Monitor, maintain and distribute house plans (BuildPro)
• Comply with company policies and procedure
• Attend frame walks providing pricing and product expertise
• Manage all contract documents including the preparation of plans and documentation for bid process, verify accuracy and completeness of all documents including complete option list
• Maintain and understands house costs
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls with all assigned trade partners
• Check plans against contract, computer take off and plan master
• Update trade partner costs and revises estimates for subdivision, contract or plan changes
• Maintain global vendor lists
• May assist with Architecture responsibilities
• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
• Maintain scopes of work
• Maintain electronic trade partner files and regular vendor files (originals)
• Perform cost per square footage and budget comparisons
• Review and approve variances, provides variance analysis
• Utilize the cost mitigation tool to drive business results
• Responsible for all aspects of assigned categories/cost codes
• Responsible for adhering to the Architecture/Bidding Project Tracker
• Provide in depth analysis on data including but not limited to plan frequency and option take-rates
• Maintain specifications and assist with rebate submittals

Requirements

• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Understand construction codes by city entities
• Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
• Proficient in math with basic finance knowledge
• Organized and able to multi task with attention to detail
• Full understanding of Analyzers. Analyzers are the different reports allowing the end user the ability to analyze, interpret and manipulate Newstar data
• Ability to use with ease the Microsoft suite of solutions
• Able to prioritize goals related to the role
• Able to work independently and proactively
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
• Highly approachable and displays a positive approach to both work and internal customers.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to understand and navigate purchasing system
• Able to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to travel, if necessary
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
• Understand and perform the techniques of Should Costs. Should Costs methodology is a different approach to traditional bidding. It is completed with a collaborative effort with trade and supply partners where there is complete visibility to costs. It is a method of understanding each component of a bid to reduce or maintain costs
• Preferred 2-5 years of Purchasing or Construction experience in the homebuilding industry, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired
• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
• Knowledge of Newstar, BuildPro and PlanSwift is a plus
• Able to meet and coordinate with Builders and Construction Managers in the field

Benefits

• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio n/Prescription Drug Coverage
• This position is considered a non-exempt position for purposes of wage-hour law, which means that you will be required to keep a time record and will be eligible for overtime pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance