Purchasing - Sr. Purchasing Agent

Empire Homes; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Home Ownership Program

Employer sponsored benefits

401k plans

Continuing education support

Job summary

Empire Homes is seeking a Sr. Purchasing Agent in Charlotte, NC to manage material takeoffs for new plans and options and maintain takeoffs for existing plans. You will assist with value engineering, plan pricing and cost estimate reviews.

Baseline responsibilities include daily PO reviews, developing scopes of work for trades, managing vendor price agreements and bid analysis for awards. Strong MS Office and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Business, Accounting or related field or applicable work experience required.
• 3 years' experience in new home construction industry.
• Experience prioritizing work activities and using time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Project Estimates.
• Daily reviews of purchase orders.
• Develop and update detailed scopes of work for trades.
• Create, oversee, and track vendor price agreements.
• Process award packages and analyze bids for Purchasing head approval.
• Procure and execute vendor rebates and tracking.
• Set up new vendors per policies and procedures.
• Audit data input in accounting and purchasing software for accuracy.
• Act as liaison between vendors, construction crews, project managers and other departments.
• Read blueprints, specs and scope documents to maintain accurate take offs.

Skills

Time management

Prioritize work activities

3 years experience in homebuilding

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Your Impact at Empire Homes

Under the direction of the Vice President of Purchasing, the Sr. Purchasing Agent is responsible for material takeoffs for new plans and options and maintaining takeoffs for existing plans. The Purchasing Agent will assist in value engineering, plan pricing andreview and evaluate cost estimates.

This role is located at ourEmpire Homes, Carolinas Home Office, Charlotte, NC

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Business, Accounting or related field or applicable work experience required
• 3 years' experience in new home construction industry
• Someone who will Prioritize work activities and use time efficiently

Bonus If You Have These Skills:

• Experience in homebuilding or multi-location businesses preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Builder Accounting and Purchasing software systems
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Excel
• Knowledge of construction trades and building materials, thorough in plans reading, understanding and knowledge of the entire construction process.

Why Join Empire Homes?

Joining Empire Homes isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire, we are redefining what it means to work in the homebuilding industry by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We firmly believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we're committedGuiding Growth, Every Step of the Way

Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too:

Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.

Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through ourEmployee Home Ownership Program.

Enjoy peace of mind with ouremployer sponsored benefits.

Invest in your future withemployer sponsored 401k plans.

Keep growing your career withcontinuing education supportand opportunities for

learning & development.

Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day

• Prepare Project Estimates
• Responsible for daily reviews of purchase orders
• Assist in development and updates for detailed scopes of work for trades
• Create, oversee, and track all vendor price agreements
• Process award packages, spread subcontractor bids, analysis of pricing and recommend to Purchasing Department head bid awards.
• Procure and Execute Vendor Trade Partner Rebates, tracking, and follow through
• Set up new Vendors per policies and procedures
• Audit data input into accounting and purchasing software to ensure accuracy of data
• Serve as Liasson between vendors, constriction crews, project managers, and other departments
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and scope of documents to prepare, analyze and maintain thorough take offs with accurate quantities.
• Maintain accurate files and organization of contracts