Purchasing Agent

D. R. Horton; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to bid on new projects, pre-qualify subcontractors, and manage budgets within the Purchasing Department.

You will monitor costs, track design changes, and provide direct cost analyses to support project profitability. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with experience in construction purchasing. Join a Fortune 500 company’s winning team and contribute to building homes while maintaining cost controls, schedules, and quality across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with budgeting, cost analysis and subcontractor pre-qualification preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple bids, budgets and change orders.

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

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Purchasing Agent (2604571)

Job Description

Purchasing Agent - 2604571

Description

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.

Salary Range for this position is $50,000-$80,000 with additional bonus potential based on experience and qualifications.

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking 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

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