Residential Construction Purchasing Specialist

DRB Enterprises LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Enterprises LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement professional to support the Purchasing Manager in developing cost-effective construction estimates and budgets for new homes. You will generate and review POs, handle change orders, and coordinate with vendors and production teams.

The ideal candidate has strong MS Excel skills, experience with Newstar purchasing software, detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced residential construction environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Knowledge of new home construction process is required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Generates PO’s at Start of Construction.
• Reviews and Corrects Part PO’s (Lumber, Party Wall, Windows, Doors, Exterior Features, Exterior Columns, Exterior Rails, Structural Wiring, Interior Trim, Interior Doors, Flooring, Electrical Fixtures, Appliances).
• Generates and manages PO’s due to Change Orders.
• Process and Generate BuildPro EPO’s.
• Process and Generate Zero Dollar PO’s.
• Manage PO vendor questions and issues.
• Manage Production Invoice vendor questions and issues.
• Assist Purchasing Manager with Month ECC process by monitoring BuildPro remaining tasks.
• Communicate unfinished task to Production Manager.
• Assist on Takeoffs for Part Crafts (Lumber, Party Wall, Windows, Doors, Exterior Features, Exterior Columns, Exterior Rails, Structural Wiring, Interior Trim, Interior Doors, Flooring, Electrical Fixtures, Appliances)
• Manage Corporate Rebates Quarterly
• Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (Red Folder) ensuring current pricing, scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades
• Other duties as apparent or assigned (Tasks will be revised monthly as needed)

Skills

MS Excel

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

BuildPro

Newstar purchasing software

MS Office

Job description

DRB Enterprises LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement professional to support the Purchasing Manager in developing cost-effective construction estimates and budgets for new homes. You will generate and review POs, handle change orders, and coordinate with vendors and production teams.

The ideal candidate has strong MS Excel skills, experience with Newstar purchasing software, detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced residential construction environment.