Purchasing Coordinator at Dream Finders Homes
San Antonio, TX 78208
About the Job
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The primary role of the Purchasing Coordinator is to support the purchasing and construction departments to deliver homes on time, on quality and on budget. Ensure that all contractors and vendors are approved to work and contracted to build homes at competitive prices that meet predetermined schedules and quality expectations. Ensure that Newstar is 100% accurate and updated.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The primary role of the Purchasing Coordinator is to support the purchasing and construction departments to deliver homes on time, on quality and on budget. Ensure that all contractors and vendors are approved to work and contracted to build homes at competitive prices that meet predetermined schedules and quality expectations. Ensure that Newstar is 100% accurate and updated.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set-up new vendor and trade packages.
- Send DocuSign pricing agreements to trade partners and file in database.
- Assist Purchasing Manager in recruiting new vendors and trade partners.
- Assist accounting with any outstanding payment issues.
- Assist with architectural and structural plan updates from the field.
- Create and revise purchase orders in Newstar Enterprise for new starts and changes.
- Analyze purchase orders on job start report and revise if necessary.
- Perform record retention duties.
- Maintain rebate-tracking systems.
- Review and price lot specific changes and coordinate with construction/trades/sales.
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of specification documents.
- Perform related administration and clerical duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
- Strong Excel skills required; strong computer skills and willingness to learn new software.
- Residential construction knowledge.
- Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
- Self-motivated with attention to detail; positive attitude, and ability to work as a team member.
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment is representative of an office/field setting.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
- Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.