Purchasing Agent

4 weeks ago

Overland Park, United States Rausch Coleman Development Group, Inc Full time

Description:

Improving quality of life, one home at a time.


At Rausch Coleman Homes, we honor God through our commitment to Integrity and Excellence in all aspects of homebuilding. We place the highest value upon the customer by exceeding expectations, and upon our team members by committing to professional development. We aspire to build the best quality affordable homes and we hold ourselves accountable to that goal.


Rausch Coleman Homes is a top 25 homebuilder and one of the largest private builders in the United States. For over 65 years, we've helped families better their lives and achieve their dream of home ownership. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, Rausch Coleman Homes offers competitive pay, health insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and much more. For more information about what it's like to work for Rausch Coleman Homes, including a more comprehensive listing of company benefits, please visit careers.rauschcoleman.com.


Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent directs the activities of trade partners and material suppliers. They are the primary representative of Rausch Coleman Homes for our trade partner relations and source supply information internally to the construction and sales departments.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and indirectly to Division Manager.
  • Responsible for accurate data integrity in Integrated Homebuilding Management System (IHMS)
  • Responsible for publishing construction documents on Internet Toolkit (ITK) for field managers and trade partners
  • Responsible for trade partner negotiations.
  • Responsible for coordinating with sales on inventory home status
  • Ensure trade partner compliance with company construction standards.
  • Responsible for job cost assignments
  • Responsible for material product selection and takeoff quantity assignment
  • Responsible for managing the Pre-Start Report and process
  • Responsible for ordering house documents such as plot plans
  • Responsible for marking up blueprints and preparing files for permitting.
  • Responsible for preparing job start packets and releasing Purchase Orders and Work Orders to begin construction.
  • Additional duties as required.


Requirements:
  • At least 1 year of recent Purchasing experience working in Construction.
  • Ability to understand mathematical equations.
  • Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to read, understand, and explain construction blueprints and floorplans.
  • Working knowledge of the basic materials and methods used by trade partners.
  • Proven ability to conduct a house takeoff and assign material quantities.
  • Excellent organization skills and possesses the ability to multi-task.
  • Self-motivated and the ability to solve problems effectively.
  • Be professional in dress, manners, and conduct.
  • Knowledge of standard computer applications.
  • Ability to follow checklists, procedures, and processes.
  • Ability to evaluate alternative methods of construction in terms of cost efficiency.
  • Experience in fast-paced office environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of production home building.
  • Experience in construction contract negotiations.
  • Solid understanding of job cost details to build a home.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and resolve inconsistencies and problems in construction plans and specifications.
  • Experience in a customer service position.
  • Ability to review construction job costs and make assessments to improve material quantity.
  • Ability to evaluate alternative methods of construction in terms of cost efficiency.

Physical Demands

  • Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and frequently moving small objects
  • Frequently sitting for long periods of time
  • Walking or standing occasionally

Employee Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance PPO and HDHP Options
  • HSA with eligible HDHP
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) includes company match of up to 5%
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Adoption Assistance and Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • And More


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