What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Starts & Compliance Specialist - New Home Construction position at David Weekley Homes?
Job Description
David Weekley Homes is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage the start proofs process and collaborate with both Regional and Local Purchasing Teams to address any issues that arise.
Additionally, the role involves handling contract and insurance documentation, working closely with local teams to ensure compliance. This role will also oversee the setup of Preferred Partners in our system, ensuring everything is properly aligned for success.
Job Responsibilities:
Starts:
- Run and review start proofs and address any issues with Local Purchasing Teams
- Post job starts
Compliance:
- Manage the review and follow-up of insurance documents with third parties and ensure that Preferred Partners maintain up-to-date data and insurance; place partners on hold as needed
- Communicate and collaborate with Local Purchasing and Legal Teams to resolve any insurance issues that may delay approvals or cause Preferred Partners to be placed on hold due to expired insurance
- Work with Accounting Team to set up Preferred Partners
- Work with Corporate Legal Team to maintain current contract documentation for each market in the region
- Store signed Preferred Partner Agreements, Statements of Work (SOW), and ensure contract documents from Local Teams are complete and properly filed
Qualifications
- Experience working in purchasing, starts, permitting, and/or vendor management preferred
- Strong professional communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members and Preferred Partners
- Proven ability to hold team members and partners accountable to established policies and requirements
- A professional understanding of insurance lingo is a plus
- Highly organized, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and interactions efficiently
- Results-driven, with a focus on exceeding expectations and meeting deadlines
- A process-oriented mindset, continuously seeking improvements to achieve business goals more effectively
- Collaborative team player committed to helping the team reach business objectives and understanding the role within the broader business process
Additional Information
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What We Offer:
Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 19 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k and discretionary 8% match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
- New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
- College Scholarship Program
- Community Outreach
- Sabbaticals
- And more!
David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.
Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.