Purchasing Coordinator

MonteVista Homes; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

MonteVista Homes is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator located in Bend, Oregon. The role is essential for supporting daily functions in the Purchasing Department and ensuring on-time builds. Responsibilities include managing documents for permits, holding team members accountable, and maintaining accurate job details in the software system.

The ideal candidate will have two years of purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to create win-win negotiations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in purchasing, preferably in residential housing or commercial construction.
• Understand pricing and its impact on capital.
• Excellent relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, coordinate, and manage all needed documents for permit submission.
• Hold accountable parties to their deadlines and lead by example.
• Enter job details into the software system promptly.

Skills

Experience in purchasing

Understanding of pricing

Excellent relationship skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Creativity and innovation

Job description

The Purchasing Coordinator is an integral member of the purchasing department to support the day-to-day functions of the Purchasing Department and Field Team to ensure on-time builds. They are responsible for ensuring that each job start is handed off from the back office to the field with complete accuracy.

Compensation

$55,000 yearly

Responsibilities

• I am responsible for assembling, coordinating, and managing all needed documents, such as site plans, plans, color selections, and files from internal and external assets, to ensure on-time permit submission and permit issuance.
• I am willing to hold people accountable to their deadlines, requiring excellence of myself, leading by example, and requiring excellence from others.
• I am responsible for entering the details of the job into our software system promptly, such as addresses, permit numbers, temp power numbers, etc.
• I will generate and distribute POs in accordance with build schedules, ensuring they match the approved job budget provided by the Lead Coordinator.
• I will review and update PO’s as needed, related to Change Orders, Vendor Changes, or Price Changes.
• I will facilitate the collection of all onboarding documents (COIs, MSAs) and ensure they are uploaded to the system for the Lead Purchasing Coordinator’s final verification.
• I will enter the permit and start in Mark Systems with 100% accuracy.
• I will be Fanatic About Response Time regarding Field requests.
• I will own the digital filing system for all Purchasing documents.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in purchasing, preferably in production residential housing and/or commercial construction.
• Understand pricing and the impact on capital.
• Possess excellent relationship and communication skills.
• Will present a positive image for the company, be a win-win thinker, and a good negotiator.
• Will be creative and innovative, and respectful of co-workers, sub-contractors, and suppliers.