Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Manteca, California, United States Raymus Homes Full time
Exciting Opportunity for a Full-Time Procurement Specialist at Raymus Homes.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Procurement Specialist is tasked with overseeing all facets of procurement, which includes developing precise budgets for new projects, cost analysis, and identifying opportunities for cost savings. This role also involves contributing to the design of new home plans and sourcing dependable trade contractors and suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 2-4 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing position.
  • 2-4 years of experience within the homebuilding sector.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
  • Familiarity with homebuilding-specific procurement and accounting software (e.g., MarkSystems) is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the homebuilding process.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive in seeking improvements and following through on initiatives.
  • Bachelor's Degree or vocational certification is preferred but not essential.
  • Must maintain a clean driving record and be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.
  • Able to lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following tasks. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Procurement:
  • Negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effective agreements across all project phases.
  • Prepare and submit budgets for direct and offsite projects.
  • Assess alternative construction methods for efficiency and quality.
  • Implement cost-saving measures through value engineering and facilitate discussions with trades for their insights.
  • Analyze plans to optimize the value/cost ratio.
  • Generate estimates for materials and labor while maintaining budget projections to minimize overruns.
  • Establish standardized procedures for estimating and procurement.
  • Keep current records on trade contractors and ongoing projects.
  • Develop and maintain detailed scopes of work for each trade, coordinating with field and project specifications.
  • Draft and review product specifications, ensuring a strong technical understanding of the goods and services procured.
  • Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance and identify necessary adjustments.
Cost Management:
  • Evaluate potential backup contractors in identified weak areas.
  • Oversee and manage costs associated with change orders, providing accurate documentation to accounting.
  • Prepare budgets and material/labor estimates for meetings.
  • Update bids and pricing in response to market changes or project specifications.
  • Recruit, train, and manage trade contractors and suppliers.
  • Engage in design discussions to address issues and maintain budgetary constraints.
  • Implement a cost variance analysis and reduction strategy.
  • Educate superintendents on contract management.
Vendor Management:
  • Annually review and update the Trade Contractor Master Contract as necessary.
  • Continuously network to identify and establish relationships with quality trade contractors and suppliers.
  • Solicit bids from contractors and suppliers, negotiate pricing, and make final selections in collaboration with management.
  • Assist contractors and suppliers in resolving purchase order and payment issues.
  • Gather feedback from construction teams regarding contractor performance and address any unresolved issues.
  • Maintain strong relationships with trade contractors to ensure optimal performance and pricing.
Order Management:
  • Create and manage purchase orders for standard plans and options.
  • Oversee the creation of specific purchase orders reflecting customer modifications.
  • Price special request options as directed by management.
  • Manage the preparation and distribution of purchase orders for non-standard selections.
  • Oversee the processing of variance purchase orders and prepare monthly reports.
  • Review contractor insurance requirements and communicate any changes.
Contract Management:
  • Administer master contracts for each trade contractor.
  • Manage subcontracts for each project per trade contractor.
  • Maintain pricing accuracy in the software system for any adjustments.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that appropriate trades and pricing are included in all options for the design team.
  • Schedule each project in the software scheduling system.
  • Train trade contractors on the software portal.
  • Ensure all necessary documentation is accessible to trade contractors.
  • Submit utility contracts and applications as required.
  • Collaborate with trades and manufacturers on incentives and rebates.
REPORTS TO: President of Construction, Controller

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary based on experience, along with comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, a robust 401(k) matching program, and performance bonuses.

ABOUT RAYMUS HOMES: Raymus Homes, located in Manteca, CA, is dedicated to designing, building, and selling high-quality homes in California's Central Valley. Our corporate ethos emphasizes "quality over quantity" and a commitment to excellence in every project.

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