Purchasing Coordinator

Drees Homes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Drees Homes, a family-owned home builder, seeks a Purchasing Coordinator in the Houston Division. The role supports Purchasing/Estimating, takes ownership of projects, and provides analysis and solutions for cost-related issues.

Responsibilities include ensuring PO accuracy, researching requests, and coordinating with trade partners while handling permitting and HOA approvals. Strong Excel and JD Edwards skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent homebuilding experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a construction related capacity a real plus.
• Experience conducting bid analysis a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on assigned projects including issues with purchase orders and FPOs.
• Assist Builders/Estimators in ensuring PO accuracy and validity.
• Research and confirm requests are valid, avoid duplicity.
• Analyze information to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Attend weekly starts meetings and FPO meetings; assist as needed.
• Coordinate with Cost Analysis and Operations Manager on cost details/issues.
• Obtain pricing from trade partners for new plans and options.
• Handle permitting of homes and HOA approvals.
• Ensure vendor packets are updated and accurate; follow up with trade partners.

Skills

Excel

JD Edwards

Take Off software

Analytical thinking

Bid analysis

Communication

Multi-tasking

Cost estimates

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

On Screen Take Off

Cost Analysis tools

Job description

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers— earning recognition as the 19th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees.

We are proud to be a four-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022–2025), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four years.

Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator in the Houston Division. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for assisting in all areas of Purchasing/Estimating. This position takes ownership of assigned projects and provides background, analysis, and summary of issues at hand and offer possible solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on assigned projects including issues with purchase orders and FPO's.
• Assist Builders/Estimators in making sure PO's are accurate.
• Research and confirm the requests are valid, ensure there isn't duplicity.
• Ability to analyze information, identifying discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Attend weekly starts meetings and FPO meetings and offer assistance as needed.
• Work directly with Cost Analysis and Operations Manager on cost details/issues.
• Aid in obtaining pricing from trade partners for new plans and options.
• Permitting of homes and HOA approvals.
• Ensure all vendor packets are updates and accurate. Follow up with Trade partners as necessary.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong computer skills including Excel Spreadsheets
• Experience with JD Edwards and On Screen Take Off is a plus
• Analytical, detail-minded, team oriented and a good communicator (internal and external customers)
• Ability to read bid sets, architectural plans as well as construct cost estimates preferred
• A visual learner with strong organizational skills and autonomous mindset
• Permitting experience and experience working with a Builder
• Self-motivated to be able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• A problem solver who can take ownership of projects

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent homebuilding experience is preferred
• Experience working in a construction related capacity a real plus
• Experience conducting bid analysis a plus

Premier Benefits To Support YOU

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long and short disability and Parental leave
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

The schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM plus additional hours as necessary.

Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work.

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com