Purchasing Agent

Specialized Recruiting Group - Charlotte, NC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join their dynamic team in Raleigh. In this role, you will be responsible for managing plan creation, option catalogues, and Purchase Order generation for a homebuilder client. Your analytical skills will shine as you resolve vendor disputes and communicate product changes across departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of multiple projects. If you have a passion for construction and purchasing, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in purchasing with a homebuilder or supplier.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage plan creation and option catalogue building.
• Issue Purchase Orders and maintain price changes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Education

1-3 years experience in purchasing role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Specialized Recruiting Group is hiring a Purchasing Agent for a homebuilder client of ours in Raleigh, NC. If you have 1-3 years experience in a purchasing role with a homebuilder or supplier we would love to talk to you! Please see the full job description below and apply if interested/qualified!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Purchasing Coordinator is to manage plan creation, option catalogue building, and Purchase Order generation ensuring that costs are accurate and option offerings are complete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and resolve vendor disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and

• Communicate product changes to Sales, Construction, and Subcontractors as well as

coordinate pricing adjustments as necessary.

• Maintain Standard Features list and input and maintain option program.

• Set-up new plans and input all costs for subcontractor and supplier contracts for base house

and options.

• Issue Purchase Orders for new starts, Variance Purchase Orders, change orders and inventory

maintenance purchase orders. Distribute information as required to the involved departments.

• Maintain and update price changes, take-off revisions, and plan changes.

• Run relevant reports to track costs, variances, rebates, comparisons, etc.

• Assist in miscellaneous field duties, permitting, scheduling, etc.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent analytical, creative thinking, leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational, project management and time management skills.

• Manage multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner with strong attention to detail with limited supervision.

• Demonstrate commitment to integrity, company values, customer-focus, and established policies and procedures.

• Display professional appearance and manner.

• Work in a paperless environment and maintain detailed tracking information of workflow (in

databases or other electronic systems).

• Effectively and professionally communicate (in oral and written form) with internal and external

customers.

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Read, analyze, and interpret

o Construction documents and specifications

o Fabrications and assembly drawings

o General business periodicals

o Governmental regulations

o Legal documents and correspondences

o Manufacturer's data sheets

o Market comps

o Professional journals

o Technical procedures

o Any other company-based software

o Microsoft Office

• Proven ability with

o Accounting

o Finance

o Contracting

o Change Management

o Residential construction

o Subcontracting

o Training techniques

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one to three years related experience in a similar position, preferably with a high

volume builder or supplier

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Fast-paced, growth-focused and dynamic team environment with multiple priorities, stringent accuracy requirements and strict deadlines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Construction

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