Purchasing Coordinator

Woodside Homes; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading homebuilding company in California is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to assist in developing new products and managing construction quality. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, a detail-oriented mindset, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. This role offers full-time hours and excellent benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with good follow-up skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• 3-5 years applicable experience as a Purchasing Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain new communities in the community database.
• Participate in Value Engineering Meetings with Project Managers.
• Assist in community bid process and analyze bid pricing.
• Research and respond to Plan RFI's from trade partners.

Skills

Detail oriented

Exceptional organizational capability

Team collaboration

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Ability to read and interpret plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

3-5 years experience as a Purchasing Coordinator

Tools

JD Edwards

Hyphen Solutions

Job description

This range is provided by Woodside Homes. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Since 1977, the Woodside Homes name has been synonymous with integrity, excellence, and design innovation. As one of America's top 30 homebuilders, we are committed to providing the knowledge, experience, and processes that encourage our customers to realize their ideal lifestyle.

Now, Woodside has found its own place to call home as part of Sekisui House, a 50-year-old global company focused on energy-saving technologies and environmental standards, delivering the superior level of service that home buyers have come to expect from Woodside Homes.

Job Overview

The Purchasing Coordinator is an essential part of the Company’s team and collaborates in a cross-functionally organized environment. The Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical role in assisting in the development of new product and maintaining a high quality of construction within the budget analysis. This role is responsible for contracting the approved Subcontractor Pricing on JD Edwards, assuring it is per Plan and Scope of Work. The Purchasing Coordinator manages all Land Development requests for the division.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create, set up, and maintain new communities to bid in community database and maintain community documents in the company’s cloud-based community database.


• Participate in Value Engineering Meetings with Project Managers, consultants, and major trades to assist in the development of new home plans.


• Prepare community specific Land Development Plans, Contracts and Bids to be used by Purchasing Department to gather subcontractors’ proposals.


• Assist in managing the community bid process, analyzing, and maintaining bid pricing in the system.


• Work with and provide community relevant documentation to the Community Coordinators. Support department staff in the generation of pricing agreements, commitment/PO accuracy, budget accuracy, and troubleshoot challenges daily.


• Research and respond to Plan RFI's and general questions from trade partners and project superintendents via various media.


• Research new and improved materials, manufacturers, processes, specifications, and offerings to deliver increased value to our customers and to keep the division ahead of the competition.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Business or Finance preferred.


• 3-5 years equivalent applicable experience as a Purchasing Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail oriented with good follow-up and follow-thru skills.


• Exceptional organizational capability, including the ability to multi-task.


• Action-oriented with the drive to push projects and tasks to successful closure.


• Strong ability to work within a team setting, inclusive of other’s ideas and a willingness to cooperate.


• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.


• Experience with or trained in JD Edwards and Hyphen Solutions is preferred.


• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, subcontractors, and coworkers.


• Ability to read and interpret Architectural, MEP, Structural and Utility plans.


• Build strong trusting relationships with existing trade partners as well as find, investigate, and retain new reliable trade partners to bolster the company’s portfolio of trade partners.

Schedule and Location

• On-site in Corona, CA


• Full-time; Hours are generally 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.

Benefits

• 401(k)


• 401(k) employer matching


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible spending account


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity

Woodside Homes is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Diversity is critical to the growth of our company with an understanding of the importance of fostering an environment where everyone has a voice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process. If you need assistance due to a disability, please get in touch with us.