Purchasing Agent

As a Purchasing Agent working for Taylor Morrison you will recognize the value of items being purchased; negotiate and close deals with contractors and follow through with accurate contracts. The Purchasing Agent would have the skill set to manage categories relating to finishes. They would be able to completely analyze a category and make recommendations to Purchasing leadership.We trust that as a Purchasing Agent you will: (responsibilities)Manage the entire bid process, from bid set-up through negotiation, bid award and contract execution with suppliers and all providersNegotiate, finalize the details of the contract, produce and follow up on Trade Partner & Vendor contractsUnderstand and perform the techniques of Should Costs. Should Costs methodology is a different approach to traditional bidding. It is completed with a collaborative effort with trade and supply partners where there is complete visibility to costs. It is a method of understanding each component of a bid to reduce or maintain costsBe able to set up new vendor in Newstar and BuildProOrganize and maintain material bids and takeoffs for each productFull understanding of Analyzers. Analyzers are the different reports allowing the end user the ability to analyze, interpret and manipulate Newstar dataCost out variance purchase ordersManage all contract documents including the preparation of plans and documentation for bid process, verify accuracy and completeness of all documents including complete option listResponsible for all aspects of assigned categories/cost codesResponsible for assigned bidding projects to include bid signoff meetings, Community Grand Opening meetings and continued support to the field for life of the communityResponsible for ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls with all assigned trade partnersResponsible for adhering to the Architecture/Bidding Project TrackerPerform cost per square footage and budget comparisonsAudit and analyze existing trades and suppliers, on a regular basis, to ensure best price and pursue cost saving opportunities as they arise. Target bid and negotiate as needed per policyMaintain electronic trade partner files and regular vendor files (originals)Monitor, maintain and distribute house plans (BuildPro)Maintain global vendor listsMaintain specifications and assist with rebate submittalsProvide direct cost estimates for new land acquisitionsMaintain scopes of workMaintain and understands house costsCheck plans against contract, computer take off and plan masterUpdate trade partner costs and revises estimates for subdivision, contract or plan changesAttend frame walks providing pricing and product expertiseUnderstand construction codes by city entitiesPerform research and resolves trade partner disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepanciesReview and approve variances, provides variance analysisAbility to understand and navigate purchasing systemMay assist with Architecture responsibilitiesUtilize the cost mitigation tool to drive business resultsProvide in depth analysis on data including but not limited to plan frequency and option take-ratesYou are willing to perform other duties as assignedWhat you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)AnalyticalCommunicationEthics & IntegrityNegotiationTeamworkAbout you:Preferred 2-5 years of Purchasing or Construction experience in the homebuilding industry, Bachelor's degree or equivalent desiredProficient in math with basic finance knowledgeAble to prioritize goals related to the roleAble to read and interpret blueprintsAble to meet and coordinate with Builders and Construction Managers in the fieldOrganized and able to multi task with attention to detailAble to work independently and proactivelyHighly approachable and displays a positive approach to both work and internal customers.Ability to use with ease the Microsoft suite of solutionsAbility to travel, if necessaryKnowledge of Newstar, BuildPro and PlanSwift is a plusFLSA Status: Non-ExemptWill have responsibilities such as:This position is considered a non-exempt position for purposes of wage-hour law, which means that you will be required to keep a time record and will be eligible for overtime pay.Essential Functions:Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to scheduleAbility to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic deviceAbility to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level managerAbility to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as neededAbility to operate a motor vehicle if applicableComply with company policies and procedure** Salary Range: $26.02 - $39.02/hr.**Physical Demands:Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the timeThe ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.