Purchasing Agent

D.R. Horton; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading homebuilder in the U.S. as a Purchasing Agent! This role involves soliciting bids, managing budgets, and analyzing costs for new projects. With a focus on entry-level and first-time move-up markets, you will play a crucial part in maintaining project scopes and ensuring financial accuracy. The company offers a competitive benefits package and a dynamic work environment. If you're looking to grow your career with a Fortune 500 company, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicit bids and pre-qualify subcontractors.
• Maintain budgets and track project costs.
• Prepare direct costs analysis for review.

Skills

Bid Solicitation

Subcontractor Pre-qualification

Budget Management

Cost Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

1-2 years of related experience

Job 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

1. Solicit bids
2. Pre-qualify subcontractors
3. Set up and monitor option costs and sales prices
4. Maintain and update current budgets
5. Spread revised bids and obtain approval for any price increases
6. Prepare direct costs analysis and variances for review
7. Input original Direct Costs budget
8. Execute lot starts and final proof all unit costs

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including vision, medical, and dental. Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder.

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