Purchasing Agent

Beazer Homes USA Inc.; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage subcontractor and vendor contracts. This role involves negotiating deals, preparing Purchase Orders, and maintaining material bids, ensuring smooth operations within the division. The company emphasizes employee wellbeing and offers a flexible time-off program, along with development opportunities, making it an attractive workplace for those looking to grow in the construction sector. If you are passionate about building relationships and have a knack for organization, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible time-off program

Development opportunities

Industry leading parental leave policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred for this role.
• Proficient in computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and close contracts with subcontractors and vendors.
• Organize and maintain material bids and takeoffs for products.
• Prepare Purchase Orders and perform budget comparisons.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Excel

Word

Access

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for recognizing value of items being purchased for the Division; negotiates and closes deals with subcontractors and other vendors for the Division and follows through with accurate contracts.

Company Overview: Beazer Homes is committed to employee wellbeing and life-work balance, offering development opportunities, a flexible time-off program, and an industry leading parental leave policy.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Negotiates, closes, produces and follows up on subcontractor and vendor contracts.
• Organizes and maintains material bids and takeoffs for each product; maintains bid books.
• Prepares Purchase Orders and cost sheets for job starts; generates all POs and UPOs.
• Performs cost per square foot and budget comparisons.
• Prices out all addendum requests for price.
• Maintains contract options (cost and retail).
• Prepares closing cost information.
• Sets up rebate schedule for each job.
• May conduct subcontractor orientations.
• May monitor and distribute blueprints.
• May supervise vendor set-ups.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient computer skills (especially Excel, Word and Access).

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• General knowledge of construction.

Physical Requirements

• Typical office environment.

Additional Responsibilities
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additionally, an employee's job duties may change at any time, in the company's sole discretion.