Purchasing Agent

D. R. Horton; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Hols

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join the Purchasing Department. The right candidate will bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, track blueprints and design changes, and ensure cost controls are applied throughout the project lifecycle.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of related experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities with America’s Builder.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Skills

Subcontractor prequalification

Budget tracking

Bid analysis

Cost control

Direct costs budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

1–2 years related experience

Job description

Job Description - Purchasing Agent (2603370)

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.

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.

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. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

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

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.