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Construction Purchasing AgentDavid Weekley Homes • Orlando, FL, US
Construction Purchasing Agent

Construction Purchasing Agent

David Weekley Homes • Orlando, FL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Construction Purchasing Agent to join our Orlando division. This is a strategic role responsible for overseeing comprehensive category management and sourcing programs at the Division level. This position involves managing cost categories, negotiating contracts, managing the bid process with Preferred Partners, demonstrating knowledge of building regulations, and maintaining quality standards.

Job Responsibilities :

Category Management :

  • Responsible for the accuracy of hard costs for assigned categories
  • Coordinate with the National Category Management Team
  • Establish and maintain a Category Management Program for assigned categories
  • Establish and maintain a Sourcing Program for assigned categories
  • Review warranty issues with Preferred Partners
  • Manage Curated Programs with Preferred Partners
  • Scope of Work management with internal and external teams for assigned categories
  • Coordinate engineering as needed per category
  • Implement redline plan changes and communicate to Preferred Partners, be part of the team that walks new floor plans and work together to improve the value and design
  • Works with Division Operations Team on lot unique walks and processes

Contract Negotiation and Bid Management :

  • Negotiate contracts and model discounts for select categories
  • Maintain item pricing and report unit pricing to Regional and National Teams
  • Manage the bid process from request for proposal to cost submittal
  • Analyze bid proposals to ensure they are complete and comparable. Negotiate contracts to ensure the best pricing and performance. Present findings to the Division Director of Purchasing for final approval
  • Qualifications

  • 2+ years in residential construction operations or purchasing
  • Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated success in this area
  • Strong math and MS Excel computer skills are essential, exposure to JD Edwards beneficial
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, or related experience
  • Ability to read and thoroughly understand residential blueprints
  • An ideal candidate will also possess the following intangibles : naturally curious, self-directed, adaptable to change, disciplined work habits, good organizational skills
  • Additional Information

    What We Offer :

    Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 19 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.

    We offer an excellent benefits package that includes :

  • Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k and discretionary 8% match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
  • New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
  • College Scholarship Program
  • Community Outreach
  • Sabbaticals
  • And more!
  • David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

    Note to Job Seekers : No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.

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