Strategic Procurement Specialist

Forestar Group; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and H.C.

Multiple Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to coordinate vendor sourcing, bid review, and purchase order processing to help the organization obtain goods and services on time and at competitive prices.

The right candidate will identify vendors, manage bids, and maintain records while supporting system setup and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies. Travel may be required, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• One to two years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with vendors and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact potential vendors, confirm qualifications, and request bids or quotations.
• Compare bids based on price, quality, availability, and delivery terms; provide information to support vendor selection.
• Suggest alternate vendors and bulk purchasing opportunities that may reduce costs.
• Assist vendors with setup and use of the organization’s purchasing systems.
• Process approved purchases and issue purchase orders as directed by buyers or other authorized personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, purchases, and payments.
• Track open orders and follow up with vendors and internal teams to address delivery delays or order discrepancies.
• Review purchasing data and vendor performance to identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve the purchasing process.
• Review purchase requests for compliance with organizational purchasing policies and escalates exceptions if necessary.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand upcoming purchasing needs and required delivery dates.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to coordinate vendor sourcing, bid review, and purchase order processing to help the organization obtain goods and services on time and at competitive prices.

The right candidate will identify vendors, manage bids, and maintain records while supporting system setup and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies. Travel may be required, and strong communication is essential.