Purchasing Agent

M/I Homes, Inc.

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) options

Job summary

A leading company in homebuilding, M/I Homes, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Representative in Orlando, FL. The role involves managing subcontractor negotiations and contracts while coordinating with various departments. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, ensuring the efficient handling of material and labor contracts.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years experience in purchasing.
Proficiency in JD Edwards system on a day-to-day basis.
Knowledge and use of Bluebeam preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage negotiating and preparing contracts for material and labor.
Prepare bid packages and maintain scopes of work.
Audit data for accuracy and completeness within JDE.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Cost Calculation

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

JD Edwards

Bluebeam

Job description

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M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving's drive to always "treat the customer right," we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation's leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary

This position manages subcontractor price negotiations and contracts within the assigned division.

Duties And Responsibilities

Manage negotiating and preparing of contracts for the purchase of all material and labor to be reviewed and executed by the Purchasing Manager or VP.
Prepare bid packages, collect pricing, maintain scopes of work, administer contracts and control budgets
Involved with trade management, vendor loading/assignment, vendor contracting and bi-directional service and quality (M/I Homes to vendor; vendor to M/I Homes).
Perform/Verify take-offs and calculate costs for various phases of construction, Knowledge and use of Bluebeam preferred.
Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of JD Edwards system on a day-to-day basis
New Plan/Community/Option setup within JDE
Audit data for accuracy and completeness within JDE
Manage and maintain cost and price data for community specifications and standard option offerings
Reviews and Verifies accuracy of Homebuilding Budgets
Reviews and Verifies accuracy Homebuilding Overage Reports
Mentor and train other personnel within the purchasing department and within the division
Compiles, verifies, calculates, and distributes hard cost items including costs for permits, driveways, public walks, and lot programming to provide accurate housing budgets (area figures).
Accountable for vendor rebate and incentive recognition in the division
Accountable for notifying management of quarterly look-forward forecasting of brick-and-mortar costs
Assist the Purchasing Manager with researching and implementing new products, construction processes and/or services
Support Construction, Customer Care, Closings, Sales and Design staff in day to day needs as well as month end reporting.
Ensures closed loop interdepartmental communication and issue resolution
Strategic departmental planning and structure
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Education/Experience/Knowledge:

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years experience in purchasing and/or estimating developing accurate construction estimates and negotiating material and labor contracts.

Work Conditions

Office environment with occasional travel to job sites

Benefits

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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