Purchasing Agent

Overview

Manage subcontractor negotiations, contracts, cost estimating and vendor relations for home construction.

Key Responsibilities

• vendor training
• bid preparation
• contract negotiation
• cost management
• take-offs
• trade management

Tasks

-Oversee vendor training and new contractor orientations -Ensures closed loop interdepartmental communication and issue resolution -Prepare bid packages, collect pricing, negotiate contracts, maintain scopes of work, administer contracts and control budgets -Manage negotiating and executing of contracts for the purchase of all material and labor -Assist the VP of Purchasing with researching and implementing new products, construction processes and/or services -Manage and maintain cost and price data for community specifications and standard option offerings -Involved with trade management, vendor loading/assignment, bi-directional service, and quality (M/I Homes to vendor; vendor to M/I Homes) and vendor contracting -Compiles, verifies, calculates, and distributes hard cost items including costs for permits, driveways, public walks, and lot programming in order to provide accurate housing budgets (area figures). -Accountable for all vendor rebate and incentive recognition in the division -Perform take-offs and calculate costs for various phases of construction -Mentor and train other personnel within the purchasing department and within the division

Requirements

• 5 years
• purchasing
• estimating
• jd edwards
• bachelor's
• construction management

What You Bring

-Minimum of 5 years experience in purchasing and/or estimating developing accurate construction estimates and negotiating material and labor contracts -Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of JD Edwards system on a day-to-day basis -Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.

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About M/I Homes, Inc.

-Offers a variety of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums tailored to different lifestyles. -Emphasizes quality craftsmanship and energy-efficient designs in all projects. -Recognized for a personalized approach to homebuilding, assisting buyers in creating their ideal homes. -Known for building strong communities and fostering lasting relationships over four decades. -Financially stable, continuously expanding into both established and emerging markets. -Balances innovation with tradition, with a strong commitment to excellence.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment substance abuse testing required