Purchasing Agent

D. R. Horton; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Purchasing Agent, where your expertise in budget management and project bidding will directly contribute to the success of new home constructions. This dynamic role involves collaborating with subcontractors, tracking design changes, and ensuring accurate cost analysis. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, this established industry player offers a supportive environment and excellent benefits. Embrace the opportunity to build your future with a leader in homebuilding, where your contributions will help shape communities and create lasting value.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-qualify subcontractors and monitor option costs.
• Maintain budgets and prepare cost analysis for review.

Skills

Budget Management

Cost Analysis

Subcontractor Management

Project Bidding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Related Experience

Job description

Job Description - Purchasing Agent (2501854)

Company Overview:

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 specializes in constructing and selling high-quality homes primarily for entry-level and first-time move-up markets. The company also offers mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. For more information, visit www.drhorton.com.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent for our Purchasing Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for bidding on new projects, maintaining scopes of work, tracking blueprints and design changes, among other duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Pre-qualify subcontractors.
2. Set up and monitor option costs and sales prices.
3. Maintain and update current budgets.
4. Spread revised bids and obtain approval for any price increases.
5. Prepare direct costs analysis and variances for review.
6. Input original Direct Costs budget.
7. Execute lot starts and finalize unit costs.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

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

Join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing rapidly and seek enthusiastic team players. We offer an excellent benefits package including vision, medical, and dental insurance.

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton,

America's Builder.

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