Purchasing Agent - Southwest VA

D.R. Horton, Inc.

Verona, VAJob$50–80K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$50–80K/yr

Location

Verona, VA

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

D.R. Horton, Inc. is hiring a Purchasing Agent - Southwest VA. D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Purchasing Agent for its Purchasing Department. The successful candidate will bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, and track blueprints and design changes. This role involves soliciting bids, pre-qualifying subcontractors, and managing option costs and sales prices. The agent will also maintain and update current budgets, spread revised bids, and obtain approval for price increases.

Key focus areas include Solicit bids, Pre-qualify subcontractors, and Setup and monitor option costs and sales prices.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree and One To Two Years Related Experience. Important skills include Solicit Bids, Pre-Qualify Subcontractors, Setup And Monitor Option Costs And Sales Prices, Maintain And Update Current Budgets, Spread Revised Bids And Obtain Approval For Price Increases, and Prepare Direct Costs Analysis And Variances. Preferred (not required): Enthusiastic Attitude and Team Player.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Solicit BidsPre-Qualify SubcontractorsSetup and Monitor Option Costs and Sales PricesMaintain and Update Current BudgetsSpread Revised Bids and Obtain Approval for Price IncreasesPrepare Direct Costs Analysis and VariancesInput Original Direct Costs BudgetExecute Lot Starts and Final Proof All Unit CostsEnthusiastic AttitudeTeam Player

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree1-2 Years Related Experience and/or Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Full job description

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 atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for aPurchasing Agent for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, track blueprints and design changes, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Solicit bids
Pre-qualify subcontractors
Setup and monitor option costs and sales prices
Maintain and update current budgets
Spread revised bids and obtain approval for any price increases
Prepare direct costs analysis and variances for review
Input original Direct Costs budget
Execute lot starts and final proof all unit costs

*Education and/or Experience * Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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: