Purchasing Agent - Fort Wayne

D.R. Horton; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

ESPP

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation

Sick Time

Personal Time

Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent for its Purchasing Department in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The candidate will bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, track blueprints and design changes, and ensure cost controls across the project lifecycle.

The role focuses on soliciting bids, pre-qualifying subcontractors, maintaining budgets, and analyzing costs. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with company benefits and career growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 1–2 years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Solicit bids
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university

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

• Solicit bids
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits