Purchasing Agent - Sarasota

Overview

Manage purchasing, budgets, and vendor relations for home building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• purchase orders
• supplier mgmt
• inventory
• take-offs
• budget audit
• cost reporting

Tasks

-Stay up-to-date on procurement regulations and best practices, implementing improvements when necessary -Prepare and issue weekly and monthly comprehensive Variance Purchase Orders and specialty reports for Lumber, Siding, and Trim, ensuring accuracy and completeness -Evaluate supplier performance and address any issues or concerns related to quality, delivery, or pricing -Track and facilitate Product Approval Lists, resolving any issues or delays -Administer accurate quantity take-offs and estimates -Monitor inventory, identify any shortages or excesses, and propose appropriate actions -Facilitate prices and quantities in purchasing software as required -Collaborate with Purchasing Managers in creating and maintaining Scopes of Work, Bid Sheets, and Unit Pricing -Analyze and audit budgets to ensure plans and communities are consistent -Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, products, and pricing -Maintain, add, and edit accurate Base Budgets, and run, distribute, and monitor monthly Job Close and Cost of Product Reports

Requirements

• excel
• bachelor's
• 2 years
• newstar
• buildpro
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Solid understanding of purchasing best practices -General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners and telephones -Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasion -MS Office Suite with solid knowledge of MS Excel -Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred -A minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in the home building industry, single and multifamily construction -Proficient in using purchasing software, Newstar, and BuildPro experience is a plus -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment -Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities -Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive favorable agreements -Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy -May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

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Benefits

-Employee Service Awards -Employer Paid ID Theft Protection -Excellent Compensation Package -Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance -PTO & Paid Holidays -401(K) with Company Matching Contributions -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Employee Wellness Program -Outstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage -Tuition Reimbursement Program -Supplemental Insurance -Employee Home Purchase Discount Program -Pet Insurance -Vendor Discount Program -Employer Paid Life Insurance

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