What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Sekisui House U.S.?
Overview
BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!
The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60 year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.
We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us.
Positive Work Environment & Culture
- Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
- Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.
Position Summary
As the Purchasing Coordinator your responsibility is to provide support for the Purchasing Manager, Sales, Construction Managers, and vendors. Maintaining inventory, purchasing records, and conducting vendor research and selection to cut costs and enhance profitability and efficiency.
Responsibilities & Duties:
• Oversee the end-to-end process for new subdivision setup, ensuring a clear and documented plan.
• Manage vendor and contractor setup in BRIX, including insurance tracking and assignment of vendor numbers.
• Maintain accurate pricing and selection data in BRIX, option pricing, and available selections.
• Enter and update takeoff data for new plans and revisions; support NSO processing and pricing updates.
• Prepare cost comparisons and monthly Direct Cost (DC) summaries to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Resolve payroll issues by developing preventative systems and reviewing labor cost data.
• Act as a liaison across departments, including Construction, Sales, and external vendors.
• Create standard and extra POs; process stage changes and change orders as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date records for rebates, job accruals, aging reports, and vendor/community tracking.
• Serve as a backup to the Purchasing team, contributing to cross-functional support and continuity.
Qualifications
• College Degree preferred
• 1 year of purchasing experience preferred
• Brix experience is a plus
• Proficient with standard software such as Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work with all levels of the organization and with outside vendors
• Maintain proper and professional etiquette
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills required
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly in fast-paced high work volume
• Flexibility to help assist with new tasks as assigned.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi- task and prioritize work
• Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a background check
Comprehensive Benefits Package
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families:
- Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
- Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
- Exclusive Perks & Discounts
- Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
- Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.
If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in the industry, we encourage you to connect with us. Please visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for additional information.
Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.