Purchasing Agent
Edgewater, MDJob$60–70K/yrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., seeks a Purchasing Agent to source, negotiate, and contract house line subcontracts for assigned lots and communities, evaluating price, quality, availability and reliability of materials and subcontractors.
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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 atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a*Purchasing Agent* for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will source, negotiate, and contract all house line subcontracts for assigned lots/communities for the division.
The Purchasing Agent evaluates price, quality, availability and reliability when choosing materials and subcontractors to construct homes. Responsible for negotiating price and determining the availability of materials and negotiating contracts to secure reliable subcontractors. Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000, based on experience. This position is bonus eligible.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Solicit multiple bids for every category needed to build homes in assigned communities
- Evaluate quality of subcontractors in terms of quality, schedule adherence, and pricing
- Setup, compare, 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:
- 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*/* /**/
Job: *Purchasing
Organization: *Home Builder
Title: Purchasing Agent
Location: MD-Edgewater
Requisition ID: 2604044
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