At least three years of experience in new residential construction purchasing is required.
Experience with a purchasing system is required; Home Front, Hyphen Solutions, BuildPro, or Supply Pro experience is a plus.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Knowledge of construction practices, procedures, and building codes is required.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints is required.
Organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively across varied tasks and demands are required.
The position requires daily interaction with company personnel, outside agencies, business partners, and engineers or consultants.
Applicants must pass a drug test and background check.
U.S. work authorization is required.
The position requires working over eight hours per day in an office environment, sitting at a computer monitor for extended periods, and using finger dexterity to operate a keyboard and calculator.
Responsibilities
Maintain and operate the Home Front system day to day.
Maintain subcontractor and vendor documents covering pricing and specifications, including plans, community information, and related documentation.
Respond to vendor calls and emails about contracts, pricing, plans, material changes or increases, community bids, and other issues.
Respond to calls and emails from field Construction Managers or Finish Managers about material shortages, take-off concerns, vendor problems, and related matters.
Complete paperwork, reports, and files in accordance with company formats and timeframes.
Perform take-offs for house plans, maintain files and procedures, communicate differences to subcontractors and vendors, and ensure all details are covered for purchase orders.
Review bid details against community specifications and verify each trade's scope of work.
Maintain relationships with current suppliers, respond to inquiries from new vendors, and search for new vendors.
Enter bids and take-off quantities into the Home Front system.
Manage purchase order releases in Home Front and Build Pro.
Work with Construction Managers to proactively resolve purchase order issues.
Confirm selections entered in Home Front and Sales are correct before purchase order release.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company standards.
Maintain ethics and integrity in all business dealings.
Maintain a personal time-management system to support organization and efficiency.
Use judgment and decision-making skills.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Relevant field experience is desired.
Experience with Home Front, Hyphen Solutions, BuildPro, or Supply Pro is a plus.
Reports to Purchasing Manager
Working at McKinley Homes means building a career with a company driven by one simple objective: beautiful homes with lasting value, integrity, quality, and service. As part of that mission, it also means support from a team dedicated to providing you with every opportunity for growth and success. Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. We also offer competitive salaries with the potential for discretionary bonuses. If you are interested in a career with McKinley Homes, we would love to hear from you!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities · Maintain and operate Home Front System on a day-to-day basis. · Maintain all documents for subs and vendors regarding pricing and specs, including plans, community information, and documentation. · Respond to calls and emails from vendors regarding contracts, pricing, plans, material changes or increases, community bids and other issues · Respond to calls and emails from field Construction Managers or Finish Managers regarding material shortages, take-off concerns, vendor problems, etc · Complete all paperwork, reports, and files in accordance with the company format and timeframes. · Perform various take-offs for house plans and maintain files and procedures, communicate any differences with subs and vendors. Ensure all details are covered for a clean Purchase Order. · Review bid details based on McKinley Homes Community Specs and verify scopes of work for each trade. · Maintain with Current Suppliers, communicate with any New Vendors inquiry and search for new vendors. · Enter bids and take-off quantities into Homefront system. · Manage PO Releases in Home Front and Build Pro.
Construction Support: Work with Construction Managers to proactively resolve purchase order issues. · Sales Support: Confirm selection entered in Home Front and Sales is correct prior to purchase order release. · Present a professional image in accordance with company appearance standards. · Maintain a high level of ethics and integrity in all dealings. · Maintain a personal time management system to facilitate organization and efficiency. · Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills. · Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements: · College Degree · Minimum 3 years’ experience in NEW residential construction purchasing required. · Have experience with Purchasing system. Home Front/Hyphen Solutions/BuildPro /Supply Pro experience a plus. · Relevant field experience desired. · Must possess organizational skills. · Possess good time management skills. For example, be able to handle a wide variety of tasks and demands in a timely manner. · Must possess good interpersonal skills. · Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office products (Word and Excel). · Knowledge of practices and procedures of construction and building codes. · Ability to read and interpret blueprints. · Daily interaction with various McKinley personnel, outside agencies, business partners, and engineers/consultants. · Must pass drug test & background check · Must have a work authority in the US
Physical Requirements: · Able to work in excess of eight hours per day in an office environment. Able to sit at a computer monitor for extended periods of time to complete take-offs and workload, meet with trade partners, and receive/return phone messages. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. · This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.
Salary and Hours Hours: Full-Time M-F, 9am – 6pm. In Office position, NO REMOTE WORKING Salary is determined with experience
Benefits · 401K · Health Insurance with Dental & Vision · Pay Holidays · Pay Vacation and sick leave