Purchasing coordinator serp_jobs.h1.location_city

Job Details

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 providers
• Negotiate, finalize the details of the contract, produce and follow up on Trade Partner & Vendor contracts
• Understand 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 costs
• Be able to set up new vendor in Newstar and BuildPro
• Organize and maintain material bids and takeoffs for each product
• Full understanding of Analyzers. Analyzers are the different reports allowing the end user the ability to analyze, interpret and manipulate Newstar data
• Cost out variance purchase orders
• Manage all contract documents including the preparation of plans and documentation for bid process, verify accuracy and completeness of all documents including complete option list
• Responsible for all aspects of assigned categories / cost codes
• Responsible for assigned bidding projects to include bid signoff meetings, Community Grand Opening meetings and continued support to the field for life of the community
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls with all assigned trade partners
• Responsible for adhering to the Architecture / Bidding Project Tracker
• Perform cost per square footage and budget comparisons
• Audit 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 policy
• Maintain electronic trade partner files and regular vendor files (originals)
• Monitor, maintain and distribute house plans (BuildPro)
• Maintain global vendor lists
• Maintain specifications and assist with rebate submittals
• Provide direct cost estimates for new land acquisitions
• Maintain scopes of work
• Maintain and understands house costs
• Check plans against contract, computer take off and plan master
• Update trade partner costs and revises estimates for subdivision, contract or plan changes
• Attend frame walks providing pricing and product expertise
• Understand construction codes by city entities
• Perform research and resolves trade partner disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies
• Review and approve variances, provides variance analysis
• Ability to understand and navigate purchasing system
• May assist with Architecture responsibilities
• Utilize the cost mitigation tool to drive business results
• Provide in depth analysis on data including but not limited to plan frequency and option take-rates
• You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need : (competencies, behaviors & attributes)

About you :

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as :

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.

Physical Demands :

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.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include :