What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Sandlin Homes?
Company Description
Sandlin Homes, a family-owned and operated business, has proudly served the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for over 60 years. With a tradition of excellence and a commitment to quality, Sandlin Homes upholds the vision of its founder, J.B. Sandlin, by delivering innovative and high-quality homes. Our mission is to provide exceptional value and superior craftsmanship while maintaining the core values of hard work and ethical standards. Guided by the Sandlin family, our company continues to build homes that inspire and stand the test of time.
Role Description
As a key component of the Purchasing team, you will be responsible for the company's Purchasing functions and assist in organizing and awarding supplier contracts as well as working with subcontractors and suppliers on purchasing materials and maintaining accurate contracts.
Alongside this, your roles and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Be the liaise on and a point of contact for all subcontractors and assist in the selection processes and bid processing.
- Assist with bidding for on and off-site construction, analyze contract scope of work (including take-offs), and review pricing.
- Supervise the maintenance of and updates to master trade partner/subcontractor lists.
- Research takeoff errors and revise accordingly.
- Manage the development of and updates to community options books with pricing, specs, and photos.
- Update Work Orders and Purchase Orders, as needed.
- Document pricing discrepancies and coordinate with team members for necessary corrections.
- Maintain proformas on budget vs. actual cost and update reports as required.
- Assist with other projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Business/Construction Management or equivalent experience required.
- Prior Purchasing experience required.
- Possess a strong work ethic and a mission-driven mindset.
- Customer Service-oriented with effective communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
- Possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail skills, professional attitude, reliable, and self-starter.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 enterprise tools, strong emphasis in Excel.
- Possess strong organizational, time management, and data entry skills.
- Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately.
Hours
- 40 hours per week. 8:00 - 5:00 with one hour for lunch.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, PTO, and Company holidays