Purchasing Agent jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

What is the opportunity?

• The Purchasing Coordinator position is responsible for supporting the improvement of cost control and negotiating the price paid for materials and installation labor. In this capacity, the individual will work closely with national and regional suppliers, local subcontractors, and distributors to continuously find opportunities for negotiating costs throughout the supply chain. This role will assist the purchasing manager and the local Ops division with new community start up and contracting. This role will also serve as a resource (eyes and ears) of the company, supporting Division profit making endeavors.

What are the primary responsibilities?

• Maintain vendor packets and qualifications.
• Requests for pricing, load price changes.
• Revising/updating features lists
• Updating projects vendor lists
• Pricing and distributing design changes.
• Keeping all plans updated and in stock.
• New project product binders
• Keep the office organized.
• Coordinate all paperwork for vendors.
• Process purchase orders, change orders and notices to proceed.
• Create and maintain contract files.
• Research invoice or purchase order issues as needed.
• Prepare bid packages.
• Rebate Management.
• Develop profitable pricing strategies.
• Keep track of local industry trends on product choices and keep track of local unit pricing in each market.
• Fulfill unit price “unbundling” strategy. Apply national strategies to local market, unbundling labor and material pricing.
• Facilitate a collaborative environment with subcontractors, distributors and manufacturers that result in greater cost visibility and mutual success.
• Take action to leverage spending, especially with subcontractors.
• Perform financial analysis of division impact of new and existing subcontracts.
• Determine the financial health of subcontractors, warn others of potential problems.
• Analyze total spend by: Trade Category, Supplier, Community, etc. to identify opportunities to leverage spending for greater savings.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Manage relationships with local distributors, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Measure subcontractor performance, track, and counsel!
• Drive cost saving strategies through value engineering, new business processes and streamlining procedures.
• Support field personnel with new community planning and set-up through identification of community requirements, timing, vendor selection, validation and contracting.
• Act as an intermediary with new subcontractors and field staff to maintain quality standards of production and cost effectiveness.

Do you have these qualifications?

• Essential:

Must have experience with New Star software (NSE) and Supplypro/Buildpro software.

Construction Management or Supply Chain

Management (or extensive experience in the residential homebuilding industry).

Minimum 3 years of experience in negotiating pricing of building materials or some experience in

the residential building sector.

• Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Hands-on residential construction experience

Supply Chain certification.

Experience with Energy Star requirements, Green Building concepts, sustainability, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80903: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person