Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Paran Homes LLC Full time
Job Description

The primary objective of this role is to facilitate and coordinate the acquisition of materials and labor estimates for designated product categories within an estimating database, while ensuring the maintenance of relevant pricing bid sheets for effective cost management. This position involves overseeing new plan prototypes and revisions within the estimating database, as well as monitoring requests for modifications to current job initiations and all activities related to the precision of assembly details.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma – some college education preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in purchasing for residential single or multi-family homes
  • Basic proficiency in computer applications – including Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe PDF, Planswift, and Marks Systems
  • General understanding of residential construction processes
  • Ability to interpret house plan drawings, specifications, unit costing, and quantity estimation of construction materials
  • Capability to read blueprints and perform 'take-offs' is advantageous
  • Strong organizational and communication abilities
  • Capacity to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and seek additional information as necessary
  • Proven ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy

Responsibilities:

  • Review all master sets of plans, building specifications, and vendor scopes of work in collaboration with division construction and purchasing personnel
  • Coordinate the cost management process concerning estimating, budgeting, and purchase orders
  • Manage item pricing within Marks Systems, ensuring the most current and accurate pricing for all assigned communities
  • Oversee vendor relationships within assigned communities or cost codes
  • Verify quantity takeoffs and unit costs for all house cost activities
  • Conduct quantity takeoffs per plan across multiple cost categories using Plan swift or manual methods, leveraging this information to advocate for cost savings with vendors or to enhance plan efficiency
  • Perform monthly uploads of all active subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring accurate pricing for all communities
  • Assist in the creation of contractor bid packages, including specifications, plans, community plats, and landscape plans
  • Review and comprehend requirements and specifications for communities to facilitate accurate bidding by subcontractors and vendors
  • Monitor plans from a cost management perspective to ensure takeoffs are current and accurate within the estimating database
  • Support the purchasing coordinator in processing and approving VPO requests that exceed the approval threshold or require further investigation for approval
Company Description

Paran Homes is a new construction homebuilder with communities in Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, and surrounding metropolitan areas, boasting over 200 years of combined industry experience. Founded on the principle that success stems from delivering exceptional value to every customer, Paran Homes is committed to providing high-quality homes at affordable prices. We take pride in employing skilled professionals who share our vision. If you are looking to advance your career in the new homebuilding sector and possess a strong desire to succeed, we encourage you to explore opportunities with us.



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