Purchasing Agent - Brookfield Properties

Location



Raleigh - 4020 Westchase Blvd., Suite 150



Business




As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.




We see tomorrow, today. At Brookfield Properties, we’re a fully integrated developer so we know what it takes to go from concept to concrete, from blueprint to building. From vision, experience, resources, and ethics, every day we take these ingredients to partner with our communities, collaborating with the places where we work, customizing developments to meet the neighborhoods’ specific needs, and identifying the highest and best use for each property to create unique and lasting places that bring people together. Learn more (https://www.brookfieldproperties.com/en/our-businesses/development.html) .




If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.




Job Description




Your Team


The Purchasing Agent establishes budgets through accurate and detailed estimating of construction drawings. Solicit and gather bids for the purpose of establishing final budgets and the issuing of contracts for the intended work. Take full responsibility for bidding, negotiating, and hiring trade contractors to maintain a competitive edge on costs while meeting the company’s standards of quality, reliability, and overall performance of trade contractors and suppliers.




*Some travel is necessary for this role between Raleigh and Charleston.


(Estimated once a month)*




Your Key Deliverables


Product Development & Production

+ Interface with architects and structural engineers on product development and innovation

+ Study, understand and memorize all current plans and specifications

+ Stay current with changes in the industry

+ Review new products and vendors to identify opportunities for improved quality and cost effectiveness for cost analysis and consideration on future projects or specifications

+ Acquire current costing and availability of products under evaluation

+ Develop standard specifications for review with the team

+ Create product specifications with notes regarding the buildability of options for each house plan and community

+ Build Projects within New Star utilizing Sales & Take-Offs and Model Subcontracts






Bidding/Budgeting

+ Ensure all project bid lists are completed timely and accurately, including set up to go out, review and comparison of submitted costs, recommendations for awarded trade contractors for committee review, entering of data into NewStar system

+ Prepare bid lists and secure bid interest

+ Recruit new, qualified trade contractors and suppliers, in addition to facilitating the improvement of existing trade contractor and supplier relationships.

+ Bid negotiation and analysis on base homes and all options

+ Compare bids with respect to prices, past performance (quality, ability to work on schedule, proper supervision of their tradesmen) financial stability, or in the case of a trade contractor new to the company, their relationship with other builders

+ Prepare direct construction budget for each community







Budget/Contract Administration

+ Maintain open communication with Site Manager

+ Ensure successful subdivision roll out to sales team.

+ Attend model walks and facilitate consistent communication of design changes

+ Establish and maintain direct construction budget

+ Enter and maintain Model Subcontracts, process Budget Finals in NewStar for each phase of each Community, and prepare corresponding Budget Summary Reports

+ Maintain quarterly contract updates and prepare corresponding Budget Summary Reports.

+ Validate and eliminate variances to the Direct Construction Budget

+ Authorize preparation of Variance Purchase Orders

+ Establish and maintain budgets for all phases of all houses per Community

+ Perform cost comparisons and analyses as needed

+ Monitor construction schedules and vendor performance to expected results with Site Manager and Customer Care Representatives and initiate corrective action and change process, when required

+ Field questions and provide information to construction team, sales team, and trade contractor surrounding the home, specifications, options, bids/PO’s.






Must Haves

+ A University degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management preferred

+ 3 - 5 years of related experience (preferably p urchasing experience with a home builder)

+ Strong knowledge of and experience with general contract terms and conditions

+ Strong communication and negotiation skills

+ Demonstrated experience in managing suppliers and developing ongoing relationships

+ Experience in take-offs and estimates

+ Broad knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook required

+ Detail oriented and good with time management

+ Preferably looking for P urchasing experience with a home builder






Nice to Haves

+ NewStar & BuilderPro Experience a plus

+ Previous experience in a Purchasing Administrative role is preferred

+ Excellent at planning and organizing, and multitasking

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills








Your Opportunity - US


We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:

+ Competitive compensation

+ Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

+ 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1

+ Career development programs

+ Charitable donation matching

+ Paid Volunteer Hours

+ Paid parental leave

+ Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

+ Wellness and mental health resources

+ Pet insurance offering

+ A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community






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Brookfield Properties participates in the E-Verify process (https://www.e-verify.gov/) to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States.



We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.


At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 800 properties and 350 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.