Purchasing Agent

championhomes; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to compile information and records to prepare purchase orders for material procurement. The role includes verifying requests, managing RFQs, price gathering, and coordinating with suppliers on invoices and orders.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, and adherence to company policies. Housing industry experience is preferred and non-exempt in status.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Independent judgment to meet duties and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through on requests.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adherence to Champion Operating Principles.

Responsibilities

• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Processes RFQs by preparing, sending to suppliers and following up.
• Gathers commodity prices for reporting purposes.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices after inventory.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for policy conformance.
• Works with suppliers on invoice and payment issues.
• Meets with vendors to review new products and existing orders.
• Maintains price changes with accounting for addendums.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Champion Operating Principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Manufactured housing industry knowledge

Job description

Champion Home Builders, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Processes Requests for Quotations (RFQs) by assisting with their preparation, sending them to suppliers and following up with suppliers for their timely response.
• Gathers commodity market prices for reporting purposes.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices based on inventory needs after an inventory is taken.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Work with suppliers on invoice and payment issues.
• Meet with vendors to review new products and review already placed orders.
• Maintain price changes by working with accounting to keep addendums accurate.

Competencies

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Must have strong analytical skills and be capable of interpreting data and information
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment or adopt or modify methods and standards to meet assigned duties/objectives
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and follow through with requests for assistance
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must live the Champion Operating Principles

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Manufactured housing industry experience desired
• Purchasing or Materials experience desired