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Purchasing Agent in Ashburn, Va

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Purchasing Agent

DRB Group Ashburn, VA (Onsite) Full-Time

JOB PURPOSE:

To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets.  Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates
  • Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance
  • Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners
  • Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
  • Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted
  • Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
  • Processes variance purchase orders
  • Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
  • Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)
  • Enters trade contract data into Newstar
  • Other duties as apparent or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Knowledge and Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
  • Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus
  • Detail orientedand organized
  • Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
  • Knowledge of new home construction process is required

 

Education and Work Experience

  • High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR
  • 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

Recommended Skills

  • Construction
  • Financial Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multitasking
  • Purchasing Process

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