What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent/ Experienced Upgrades Coordinator position at Kelly Real Estate Inc.?
Company Description
Kelly Real Estate Inc., based in Farmingville NY, is a premier Real Estate Developer, Brokerage, and General Contractor with extensive expertise in construction and real estate. The company has played a key role in the development of thousands of homes across Long Island. Specializing in New Construction, Custom Homes, General Contracting, KRE offers a comprehensive range of services. Their portfolio also includes Commercial and Multifamily, Acquisitions, Sales, Marketing, and Real Estate Services, making them a trusted name on Long island.
Role Description
The Purchasing Agent/Experienced Upgrades Coordinator will be responsible for managing procurement activities, coordinating purchase orders with construction vendors, handling client selections and upgrades, and negotiating contracts with vendors. The role also involves tracking upgrades, payments and collaborating with construction and design teams to ensure timely and accurate project execution. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Farmingville, NY, providing hands-on involvement in operations to support high-quality project outcomes.
Qualifications
- Expertise in purchasing, procurement, and managing purchase orders, change orders, as they relate to construction budget, and during the construction timeline .
- Strong skills in contract negotiation, follow-up, and vendor management.
- Proficiency in delivering exceptional customer service, change orders, design process.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, such as construction, sales, and design personnel.
- Proficiency in relevant purchasing and procurement software or tools is a plus(Microsoft Excel, BuilderTrend).
- Background in custom homes, construction, or related fields is required.