Purchasing Agent (Houston Central)

D.R. Horton; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join its Purchasing Department. The role involves bidding on new projects, maintaining scopes of work, tracking blueprints, and monitoring design changes. This position supports the company’s growth within the U.S. housing market.

The candidate will manage bids, qualify subcontractors and oversee cost controls to ensure budgets are met. Fortune 500 company with strong benefits and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• Enthusiastic team players to join a Fortune 500 company.

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.

Skills

Bid solicitation

Budget management

Vendor prequalification

Cost tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.

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:

• 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