What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Purchasing Agent position at DRB Homes?
Job Purpose
To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives.
Duties And Responsibilities
To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates
- Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance
- Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners
- Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
- Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted
- Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
- Processes variance purchase orders
- Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
- Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)
- Enters trade contract data into Newstar
- Other duties as apparent or assigned