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D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Agent. The right candidate will coordinate vendor sourcing, bid review, purchase order processing, and recordkeeping to help the organization obtain goods and services on time and at competitive prices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Identify and contact potential vendors, confirm qualifications, and request bids or quotations
- Compare bids based on price, quality, availability, and delivery terms; provide information to support vendor selection
- Suggest alternate vendors and bulk purchasing opportunities that may reduce costs
- Assist vendors with setup and use of the organization's purchasing systems
- Process approved purchases and issue purchase orders as directed by buyers or other authorized personnel
- Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, purchases, and payments
- Track open orders and follow up with vendors and internal teams to address delivery delays or order discrepancies
- Review purchasing data and vendor performance to identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve the purchasing process
- Review purchase requests for compliance with organizational purchasing policies and escalates exceptions if necessary
- Coordinate with internal departments to understand upcoming purchasing needs and required delivery dates
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner
- Ability to travel overnight
- Regular and reliable attendance
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D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Agent. The right candidate will coordinate vendor sourcing, bid review, purchase order processing, and recordkeeping to help the organization obtain goods and services on time and at competitive prices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Identify and contact potential vendors, confirm qualifications, and request bids or quotations
- Compare bids based on price, quality, availability, and delivery terms; provide information to support vendor selection
- Suggest alternate vendors and bulk purchasing opportunities that may reduce costs
- Assist vendors with setup and use of the organization's purchasing systems
- Process approved purchases and issue purchase orders as directed by buyers or other authorized personnel
- Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, purchases, and payments
- Track open orders and follow up with vendors and internal teams to address delivery delays or order discrepancies
- Review purchasing data and vendor performance to identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve the purchasing process
- Review purchase requests for compliance with organizational purchasing policies and escalates exceptions if necessary
- Coordinate with internal departments to understand upcoming purchasing needs and required delivery dates
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner
- Ability to travel overnight
- Regular and reliable attendance
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Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor''s degree from four-year college or university or equivalent years of education and experience
- One to two years of related experience and/or training
- Ability to apply sound judgment and analytical thinking to purchasing decisions
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with vendors and colleagues
- Strong attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
- Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
- Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
- The noise level is generally moderate
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using a purchasing, procurement, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system preferred
- Proficiency with spreadsheets to compare quotations, track orders, and analyze purchasing data
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
- Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo
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Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor''s degree from four-year college or university or equivalent years of education and experience
- One to two years of related experience and/or training
- Ability to apply sound judgment and analytical thinking to purchasing decisions
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with vendors and colleagues
- Strong attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
- Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
- Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
- The noise level is generally moderate
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using a purchasing, procurement, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system preferred
- Proficiency with spreadsheets to compare quotations, track orders, and analyze purchasing data
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
- Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo
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