Sr. Purchasing Agent (2090)

**JOB PURPOSE:** To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives. **Duties and Responsibilities** - Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates - Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance - Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners - Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…) - Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted - Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software) - Processes variance purchase orders - Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work - Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades) - Enters trade contract data into Newstar - Other duties as apparent or assigned **QUALIFICATIONS:** **Knowledge and Skills** - Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel - Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus - Detail oriented and organized - Ability to multi-task and establish priorities - Knowledge of new home construction process is required - Valid driver’s license **Education and Work Experience** - High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR - 3-5 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR - Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience