Full-Time

Purchasing Agent

McKinley Homes

McKinley Homes

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Peachtree Corners, GA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • A college degree is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in new residential construction purchasing is required.
  • Experience with a purchasing system is required.
  • Organizational skills are required.
  • Time management skills are required to handle a wide variety of tasks and demands in a timely manner.
  • Interpersonal skills are required.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
  • Knowledge of construction practices, procedures, and building codes is required.
  • The ability to read and interpret blueprints is required.
  • Candidates must pass a drug test and background check.
  • Candidates must have work authorization in the United States.
  • Candidates must be able to work more than eight hours per day in an office environment and sit at a computer monitor for extended periods to complete take-offs and workload, meet with trade partners, and receive or return phone messages.
  • Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and operate the Home Front system day to day.
  • Maintain documents for subcontractors and vendors regarding pricing and specifications, including plans, community information, and related documentation.
  • Respond to vendor calls and emails 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, and vendor problems.
  • Complete paperwork, reports, and files according to company formats and timeframes.
  • Perform take-offs for house plans, maintain related files and procedures, and communicate differences with subcontractors and vendors to ensure all details are covered for a clean purchase order.
  • Review bid details against McKinley Homes community specifications and verify scopes of work for each trade.
  • Maintain relationships with current suppliers, respond to new-vendor inquiries, and search for new vendors.
  • Enter bids and take-off quantities into the Homefront 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 image in accordance with company appearance standards.
  • Maintain high ethical and integrity standards in all dealings.
  • Maintain a personal time-management system to support organization and efficiency.
  • Use judgment and make decisions regarding assigned work.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant field experience is desired.
  • Experience with Home Front, Hyphen Solutions, BuildPro, or Supply Pro purchasing systems is a plus.

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