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Position Job Title: Purchasing Agent/Sr Purchasing Agent
FLSA Status: Salaried - Exempt
Job Location: Office

Position Summary
Effectively bid and award purchasing contracts to various trades and manage trade contracts through the homebuilding process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, however other duties may be assigned:

• • Create standard specifications for projects and update as needed.
  • Bid new projects (review plans, spread proposals and qualify proposals).
  • Manage budgets closely with VP Purchasing.
  • Negotiate pricing prior to awarding contracts.
  • Send budget with recommended trades for approval to VP Purchasing prior to contracting a new project.
  • Generate award letters and regret letters.
  • Communication with Project Management, Site Managers, Sales Team, Design Team and Trade Partners.
  • Project set up (Plans and Elevations).
  • Add Model Subcontracts for awarded trades.
  • Update budgets
  • Update Model Subcontracts for pricing changes.
  • Work with Marketing to create Included Features Lists for new projects prior to Model Opening.
  • Monitor construction starts
  • Work closely with Corporate Contracting to ensure contracts and change orders are executed in a timely manner.
  • Provide leadership to team members by modeling the company values, vision and operating principles.
  • Assist A/P and Trade Partners with billing issues as needed.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Three to five years minimum experience in purchasing or comparable position with experience in homebuilder purchasing strongly preferred.
• Newstar experience is a plus.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a small, tightly knit team.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job in accordance with corporate requirements and professional business practices.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized and follow tasks through to completion.
• Able to manage time wisely and work within deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, able to anticipate, prioritize and multi-task.
• Must be computer literate, with intermediate experience in Windows, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Ability to negotiate
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in blueprint reading as well as take-off estimating.
• Ability to develop and improve vendor partnerships

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The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the procurement and coordination of raw materials necessary for the production of scuba diving regulators and accessories. This role is critical to the success of Huish Outdoors and plays a vital part in ensuring the continuity of production operations by managing supplier relationships, purchasing activities, and interdepartmental coordination with quality, warehouse, and manufacturing teams. The Purchasing Agent plays a key role on our supply chain team and will strive to deliver wow to our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Deliver on Supply Chain KPIs including but not limited to stocking levels, inventory turns, fulfillment rates, and backorders.
•Ensure alignment between inventory ceiling and sales forecast that allows company to meet/exceed forecasts while staying under budget.
•Manage inventory turns, phaseout/EOL inventory, and MRB disposition for assigned brands.
•Create and manage purchase orders (POs) for all raw materials required in regulator production.
•Collaborate with and manage local plating vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality of plated components.
•Analyze and report on inventory levels of finished goods and raw materials. Assist in tracking trends of increasing or decreasing sales & consumption to forecast future demand.
•Assist manufacturing teams by reviewing BOMs and work orders to ensure demand is accurate.
•Review consumption levels for manufacturing facilities and display the ability to manage multiple vendors without difficulty.
•Work with vendors to negotiate pricing and lead times for orders. Ensure that orders are placed with enough advanced planning to meet sales forecast.
•Hold vendors accountable to confirmed lead times. Update estimated ship and in stock dates in ERP system for increased visibility for all departments.
•Coordinating inbound and outbound shipments from vendors for our Costa Mesa and Oceanside locations. This includes providing all proper documentation to both our trade partners and internal teams.
•Responsible for processing Vendor RAs in ERP system in a timely manner to ensure proper credit is issued to company and inventory levels are accurate.
•Support incoming inspection processes by clearly communicating material specifications, rev control, and certificate of conformance requirements to all our vendor partners.
•Create inter-company transfer orders for items needed between warehouses to alleviate over/under stock.
•Work closely with the warehouse team to maintain accurate inventory levels by ensuring internal processed and procedures are followed.
•Utilize NetSuite MRP functionality to manage material requirements planning, demand forecasting, and inventory control.
•Maintain accurate supplier, item, and PO records in NetSuite to ensure data integrity.
•Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
•Bachelor's degree in related field with 3-5 years related work experience
•Hands-on experience with NetSuite, specifically its MRP and purchasing modules, is preferred
•Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is preferred
•Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using written and spoken English including the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback to vendors preferred
•Ability to assertively solve strategic problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists helpful
•Excellent organization and prioritization skills preferred

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Job Description Summary

As a Purchasing Agent working for Taylor Morrison you will recognize the value of items being purchased; negotiate and close deals with contractors and follow through with accurate contracts. The Purchasing Agent would have the skill set to manage categories relating to finishes. They would be able to completely analyze a category and make recommendations to Purchasing leadership.

Job Details

We trust that as a Purchasing Agent you will:

• Manage the entire bid process, from bid set-up through negotiation, bid award and contract execution with suppliers and all providers.
• Negotiate, finalize the details of the contract, produce and follow up on Trade Partner & Vendor contracts.
• Understand and perform the techniques of Should Costs, completed with a collaborative effort with trade and supply partners.
• Be able to set up new vendor in Newstar and BuildPro.
• Organize and maintain material bids and takeoffs for each product.
• Full understanding of Analyzers, allowing the end user the ability to analyze, interpret and manipulate Newstar data.
• Cost out variance purchase orders.
• Manage all contract documents including the preparation of plans and documentation for bid process, verify accuracy and completeness of all documents.
• Responsible for all aspects of assigned categories / cost codes.
• Responsible for assigned bidding projects to include bid signoff meetings, Community Grand Opening meetings and continued support to the field for life of the community.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls with all assigned trade partners.
• Responsible for adhering to the Architecture / Bidding Project Tracker.
• Perform cost per square footage and budget comparisons.
• Audit and analyze existing trades and suppliers, on a regular basis, to ensure best price and pursue cost saving opportunities.
• Maintain electronic trade partner files and regular vendor files (originals).
• Monitor, maintain and distribute house plans (BuildPro).
• Maintain global vendor lists.
• Maintain specifications and assist with rebate submittals.
• Provide direct cost estimates for new land acquisitions.
• Maintain scopes of work.
• Maintain and understand house costs.
• Check plans against contract, computer take off and plan master.
• Update trade partner costs and revise estimates for subdivision, contract or plan changes.
• Attend frame walks providing pricing and product expertise.
• Understand construction codes by city entities.
• Perform research and resolve trade partner disputes, including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies.
• Review and approve variances, providing variance analysis.
• Ability to understand and navigate purchasing system.
• May assist with Architecture responsibilities.
• Utilize the cost mitigation tool to drive business results.
• Provide in-depth analysis on data including but not limited to plan frequency and option take-rates.
• You are willing to perform other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ethics & Integrity.
• Negotiation skills.
• Teamwork.

About you:

• Preferred 2-5 years of Purchasing or Construction experience in the homebuilding industry, Bachelor's degree or equivalent desired.
• Proficient in math with basic finance knowledge.
• Able to prioritize goals related to the role.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Able to meet and coordinate with Builders and Construction Managers in the field.
• Organized and able to multi-task with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and proactively.
• Highly approachable and displays a positive approach to both work and internal customers.
• Ability to use with ease the Microsoft suite of solutions.
• Ability to travel, if necessary.
• Knowledge of Newstar, BuildPro and PlanSwift is a plus.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $31.06-45.02

Bonus Eligible

Will have responsibilities such as:

• This position is considered a non-exempt position for purposes of wage-hour law, which means that you will be required to keep a time record and will be eligible for overtime pay.

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to Division / Corporate Office / Community daily and adhere to schedule.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and / or electronic device.
• Ability to have face-to-face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher-level managers.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• The ability to frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
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• Taylor Morrison experience and / or successful completion of training program may override required education and / or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

• Competitive Compensation.
• Health Care - Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Drug Coverage.
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability Programs.
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance.
• Vacation & Company Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program.
• Home Mortgage Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This range is provided by Pan-Pacific Mechanical. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$75,000.00/yr - $0,000.00/yr

Annual Bonus and Stock options

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Come join the top full-mechanical contractor in the West! We work on some of the most innovative, industry-changing commercial projects in the country with a culture that is unmatched and excellent benefits, including employee ownership! Apply today for immediate consideration!

We are seeking a driven Purchasing Agent to join our team. As a crucial member of Pan-Pacific Mechanical, you will play a vital role in the success of our projects through responsible sourcing and negotiating with suppliers and trade partners using information from scopes of work and specifications for the purpose of fulfilling the material and equipment needs for each assigned project. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with all team members involved in the development and construction of assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the plumbing and mechanical trade
• Ability to maintain database assemblies, budgets, issue purchase orders and provide support for processing payments and invoices
• Proficient with a variety of software including but not limited to Vista Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
• Punctual, detail-oriented, and able to meet fast deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of professionals, both inside and outside the organization
• Must be a team player and believe in our company core values of Family, Loyalty, and Respect
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the capabilities of mentoring others

No third-party candidates will be accepted . The above job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands change, so may the essential functions of this position. Salary range is dependent on candidate experience. Our company is not able to offer work sponsorship for this position.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function General Business and Purchasing
• Industries Construction

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• A career with purpose.
• A career built on making dreams come true.
• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

• Ensure Lennar selects the best subcontractors and monitors their continuous improvement in quality, cost, service, and delivery.
• Review, understand, and manage all site development plans and specifications.
• Research, pre-qualify, and participate in selecting qualified subcontractors who offer cost-effective construction and services.
• Prepare and analyze bid packages, including Scopes of Work, Payment Schedules, and other necessary documents, to assist in selecting the preferred bidder.
• Monitor trade partner performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.
• Oversee and update contracts, material take-offs, and purchasing systems like BuildPro and JDE accounting related to trade partners.
• Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chains and reduce division costs.
• Maintain positive relationships with trade partners and ensure adherence to department policies, including insurance compliance and budget management.
• Ensure prompt progress payments, research and audit payment discrepancies, and participate in monthly budget meetings.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience, ideally with a national home builder.
• Proficient in reading residential blueprints and using Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledgeable in nationwide construction practices.
• Able to multitask efficiently under tight deadlines with a detail-oriented and energetic work ethic.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

• Runs reorder reports to inspect for accuracy.
• Enters purchase orders for repair or maintenance items.
• Reviews requisitions, consolidates, and turns into purchase orders.
• Runs Maximo or applicable program and issues purchase orders for indicated items.
• Supplements cycle count with random visual inspections to assure adequate supplies are on hand.
• Purchases operational supplies other than raw material such as lubricants, strapping, etc.
• In conjunction with Maintenance and Supply Room employee(s), identifies and purchases maintenance and repair supplies and services.
• Calls vendors for prices and delivery.
• Returns unwanted or defective items; follows up for credit.
• Evaluates safety stock and adjusts as indicated.
• Runs applicable program to audit issues and charges to various departments. Corrects or adjusts to monthly close-out.

• Packs boxes for UPS, courier and/or other pickups.
• Coordinates pickups and deliveries with suppliers.
• Provides courier service by picking up necessary supplies.

• Monitors item accounting codes to ensure accurate assignments of charges.
• Assists and coordinates with Accounting Department on invoice and vouchering process.
• Assists in reconciliation of petty cash.
• Prepares and submits month-end accruals.
• Files packing list as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of arithmetic, English, and grammar. Accuracy and simple use of calculators, computers, adding machine, and telephones and such typical office equipment. Adaptable to clerical routines.
• A minimum of 3 months of work-related experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
• Prior experience with Maximo or another CMMS system is preferred but not required
• Prior experience using Microsoft Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is preferred but not required

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company-paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Our client, a design agency and production house, is looking hire a Temp Purchasing Agent with proven experience using NetSuite to manage procurement activities efficiently. This freelance role requires a proactive individual who will be responsible for issuing purchase orders and tracking deliveries to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing.

Start date: ASAP
Location: Seal Beach CA 90740
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM onsite
Duration: about 4 months

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and track purchase orders in NetSuite
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor files
• Collaborate with internal departments to fulfill purchasing needs
• Resolve order issues, discrepancies, and delays promptly

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing/procurement experience
• Strong NetSuite proficiency required
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

In this role, you will have a high level of involvement and interaction with multiple levels of the organization. "What You'll Do"Negotiate with suppliers to achieve lowest total cost for branch procurement activity. Participate as directed with proc Purchasing, Agent, Inventory Control, Manufacturing