Purchase Order Coordinator / Budget Coordinator

M/I Homes; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in homebuilding is seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage budget costs and purchase orders for homebuilding vendors. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with subcontractors while ensuring accurate data management within the JDE system. The ideal candidate will thrive in an office environment and contribute to the success of the division by analyzing budget reports and providing solutions. Join a company that values talent and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement options, while fostering a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) options

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee home purchase plan

Qualifications

• Experience in budget analysis and purchase order issuance.
• Ability to interact with subcontractors and process sales paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and manage lot budgets using the JDE system.
• Analyze budget reports and provide feedback on issues.
• Assist vendors with purchase order inquiries.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Residential homebuilding experience

JD Edwards Oracle

BuildPro/SupplyPro software

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

JDE system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary

Responsible for analyzing budget costs and issuing purchase orders for homebuilding vendors for the Division. Will have direct interaction with subcontractors and other non-office personnel.

This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay for all hours worked in a workweek over forty.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create subcontractor purchase orders and lot budgets in the JDE system.
• Collect and process buyer sales and change order paperwork for distribution to subcontractors.
• Compile, verify, and provide updated costing information for data entry into the JDE system.
• Participate in backlog and inventory home scheduling meetings.
• Analyze budget reports and provide feedback and solutions on issues.
• Assist homebuilding vendors with purchase order questions and changes.
• Update miscellaneous construction reports.
• Perform additional assignments as requested by supervisor.

Minimum Education Experience:

High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, or Business Administration preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) required.
• Experience in residential homebuilding or construction preferred.
• Experience with JD Edwards Oracle, and BuildPro/SupplyPro software preferred.

Working Conditions:

Office environment.

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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