Purchasing Agent
- Employer
- DRB Group
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Closing date
- Nov 15, 2019
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- Industry
- Specialty Trades
- Function
- Purchasing Manager and Buyer
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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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, ie 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 Education and Work Experience High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
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