Homebuilding Purchasing & Vendor Specialist

Dream Finders Homes; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Home Purchase Discount for Associates

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support purchasing and construction to deliver quality homes on time and within budget. You will ensure contractors and vendors are approved, contracted to build homes at competitive prices, and aligned with schedules and company expectations.

You will assist in updating Newstar records, and attend quarterly field training and award meetings. The role involves setting up vendor packages, maintaining bids, and coordinating with the Purchasing

Qualifications

• BA in Construction Management or related field.
• 2+ years in residential purchasing/operations.
• Experience negotiating with trade partners and managing scopes.
• Experience with production builders and complex option offerings.
• Proficient in Newstar, Sage or similar software; Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendor and trade packages.
• Maintain three competitive bids for each home task.
• Send DocuSign pricing agreements to trade partners and file in database.
• Assist Purchasing Manager in recruiting new vendors and trade partners.
• Maintain accurate bids and updated costs each month.
• Ensure contracts are complete and accurate before new community starts.
• Assist with architectural and structural plan updates from the field.
• Create and revise purchase orders in construction software for new starts and changes.
• Analyze purchase orders on the job start report and revise when necessary.
• Assist with setup of new plans, options, communities, takeoffs and colors.
• Maintain rebate-tracking systems.
• Review and price lot specific changes and coordinate with construction/trades/sales.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of specification documents.
• Perform related administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Construction knowledge

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Newstar

Sage

Buildsoft

FAST

Job description

Dream Finders Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support purchasing and construction to deliver quality homes on time and within budget. You will ensure contractors and vendors are approved, contracted to build homes at competitive prices, and aligned with schedules and company expectations.

You will assist in updating Newstar records, and attend quarterly field training and award meetings. The role involves setting up vendor packages, maintaining bids, and coordinating with the Purchasing