Purchasing Manager - New Home Construction

Dream Finders Homes; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator with at least two years of estimating or purchasing experience in a production residential builder. The role requires strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a Purchasing Director.

The ideal candidate has experience with New Star Enterprise or equivalent software and is proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience in estimating or purchasing for a production residential builder.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience with New Star Enterprise or Equivalent Software and electronic take off (preferred) but not required.
• MS Office and proficiency with spreadsheets
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, positive attitude and ability to work as a team member
• Organization and time management skills are a necessity
• Exceptional communication skills -- both written and verbal
• Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Director with implementation of new subcontractors
• Implement options mapping and new community build out as laid out by Purchasing Director
• Scrub jobs to ensure budget accuracy
• Negotiate subcontractor pricing to achieve cost reductions
• Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality
• Participate and prepare reporting, tracking and rebate information on Net Plus Contract Program
• Update approved bid lists
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Estimating experience

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organization and time management

Strong relationships

Problem solving

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

New Star Enterprise or Equivalent Software

Electronic take-off software

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Assist Purchasing Director with implementation of new subcontractors
• Implement options mapping and new community build out as laid out by Purchasing Director
• Scrub jobs to ensure budget accuracy
• Negotiate subcontractor pricing to achieve cost reductions
• Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality
• Participate and prepare reporting, tracking and rebate information on Net Plus Contract Program
• Update approved bid lists
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Director with implementation of new subcontractors
• Implement options mapping and new community build out as laid out by Purchasing Director
• Scrub jobs to ensure budget accuracy
• Negotiate subcontractor pricing to achieve cost reductions
• Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality
• Participate and prepare reporting, tracking and rebate information on Net Plus Contract Program
• Update approved bid lists
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

• At least two (2) years of experience in estimating or purchasing for a production residential builder
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Experience with New Star Enterprise or Equivalent Software and electronic take off (preferred) but not required
• MS Office and proficiency with spreadsheets
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, positive attitude and ability to work as a team member
• Organization and time management skills are a necessity
• Exceptional communication skills -- both written and verbal
• Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Employee will be exposed to construction sites where temperature and noise levels vary. Travel between divisions and to construction sites is likely.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.