Purchasing Agent

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for recognizing value of items being purchased for the Division; negotiates and closes deals with subcontractors and other vendors for the Division and follows through with accurate contracts.

Company Overview:  Beazer Homes is committed to employee wellbeing and life-work balance, offering development opportunities, a flexible time-off program, and an industry leading parental leave policy.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Negotiates, closes, produces and follows up on subcontractor and vendor contracts.
• Organizes and maintains material bids and takeoffs for each product; maintains bid books.
• Prepares Purchase Orders and cost sheets for job starts; generates all POs and UPOs.
• Performs cost per square foot and budget comparisons.
• Prices out all addendum requests for price.
• Maintains contract options (cost and retail).
• Prepares closing cost information.
• Sets up rebate schedule for each job.
• May conduct subcontractor orientations.
• May monitor and distribute blueprints.
• May supervise vendor set-ups.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient computer skills (especially Excel, Word and Access).

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• General knowledge of construction.

Physical Requirements

• Typical office environment.

Additional Responsibilities 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additionally, an employee's job duties may change at any time, in the company's sole discretion.
 
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