Purchasing Agent

D. R. Horton; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation and Sick Time

Job summary

D. R. Horton in Asheville, NC is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join their Purchasing Department. The role involves bidding on new projects, maintaining budgets, and tracking design changes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

The company offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, alongside a dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-qualify subcontractors.
• Setup and monitor option costs and sales prices.
• Maintain and update current budgets.
• Spread revised bids and obtain approval for price increases.
• Prepare direct costs analysis for review.
• Execute lot starts and proof all unit costs.

Skills

Budget management

Subcontractor pre-qualification

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Purchasing Agent (2602644)

Job Description

Purchasing Agent - 2602644

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Agent for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, track blueprints and design changes, etc.

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pre-qualify subcontractors
• Setup and monitor option costs and sales prices
• Maintain and update current budgets
• Spread revised bids and obtain approval for any price increases
• Prepare direct costs analysis and variances for review
• Input original Direct Costs budget
• Execute lot starts and final proof all unit costs

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits