Purchasing Agent

McKinley Homes

Peachtree Corners, GA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Blueprints, Building Codes, Calculators, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Support, Dental Insurance, Documentation, File Maintenance, Health Insurance, In-Home Sales, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Manual Dexterity, Material Take Off, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Release Management/Engineering, Residential Construction, Sales Support, System Operations, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Peachtree Corners, GA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Reports to Purchasing Manager

Working at McKinley Homes means building a career with a company driven by one simple objective: beautiful homes with lasting value, integrity, quality, and service. As part of that mission, it also means support from a team dedicated to providing you with every opportunity for growth and success. Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. We also offer competitive salaries with the potential for discretionary bonuses. If you are interested in a career with McKinley Homes, we would love to hear from you!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
· Maintain and operate Home Front System on a day-to-day basis.
· Maintain all documents for subs and vendors regarding pricing and specs, including plans, community information, and documentation.
· Respond to calls and emails from vendors regarding contracts, pricing, plans, material changes or increases, community bids and other issues
· Respond to calls and emails from field Construction Managers or Finish Managers regarding material shortages, take-off concerns, vendor problems, etc
· Complete all paperwork, reports, and files in accordance with the company format and timeframes.
· Perform various take-offs for house plans and maintain files and procedures, communicate any differences with subs and vendors. Ensure all details are covered for a clean Purchase Order.
· Review bid details based on McKinley Homes Community Specs and verify scopes of work for each trade.
· Maintain with Current Suppliers, communicate with any New Vendors inquiry and search for new vendors.
· Enter bids and take-off quantities into Homefront system.
· Manage PO Releases in Home Front and Build Pro.

Construction Support: Work with Construction Managers to proactively resolve purchase order issues.
· Sales Support: Confirm selection entered in Home Front and Sales is correct prior to purchase order release.
· Present a professional image in accordance with company appearance standards.
· Maintain a high level of ethics and integrity in all dealings.
· Maintain a personal time management system to facilitate organization and efficiency.
· Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
· Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:
· College Degree
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in NEW residential construction purchasing required.
· Have experience with Purchasing system. Home Front/Hyphen Solutions/BuildPro /Supply Pro experience a plus.
· Relevant field experience desired.
· Must possess organizational skills.
· Possess good time management skills. For example, be able to handle a wide variety of tasks and demands in a timely manner.
· Must possess good interpersonal skills.
· Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office products (Word and Excel).
· Knowledge of practices and procedures of construction and building codes.
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
· Daily interaction with various McKinley personnel, outside agencies, business partners, and engineers/consultants.
· Must pass drug test & background check
· Must have a work authority in the US

Physical Requirements:
· Able to work in excess of eight hours per day in an office environment. Able to sit at a computer monitor for extended periods of time to complete take-offs and workload, meet with trade partners, and receive/return phone messages. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
· This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

Salary and Hours
Hours: Full-Time M-F, 9am – 6pm. In Office position, NO REMOTE WORKING
Salary is determined with experience

Benefits
· 401K
· Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
· Pay Holidays
· Pay Vacation and sick leave

About the Company

McKinley Homes

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