Purchasing Agent

Champion Home Builders, Inc.; York (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical

Rx

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. in York, NE is seeking a Purchasing Agent to compile information and prepare purchase orders for procurement of material. You will verify nomenclature, expedite RFQs, and monitor pricing with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

The role requires HS diploma or GED and experience in purchasing or materials, preferably in manufactured housing. The team values integrity and a safe, productive workplace in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Manufactured housing industry experience desired.
• Purchasing or Materials experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Processes RFQs by assisting with their preparation, sending to suppliers and following up for 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Champion Operating Principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Good Life Begins With A Good Company.

Good Life Begins With A Good Company. Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU! We are seeking to hire a Purchasing Agent to join our team in the York, NE region.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Rx
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

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

• 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

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.