Purchasing Agent jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Purchasing Agent initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Agent interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Agent coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Agent independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Agent
  • Dream Finders Homes LLC
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • Come join our growing team! Dream Finders Homes is a national homebuilder with operations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Colorado, Virginia and Maryland. We have been recognized as one of the fastest growing public home building companies in the US.


    SUMMARY OF POSITION:

    The primary role of a Purchasing Agent is to support the purchasing and construction departments to deliver quality homes on time and within budget. The purchasing agent will ensure that all contractors and vendors are approved to work and contracted to build homes at competitive prices that meet predetermined schedules and company expectations. You will be responsible for keeping Newstar accurate and updated. You will attend quarterly training for field personnel and award meetings.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Set up new vendor and trade packages.
    • Maintain three competitive bids for each homebuilding task and upload into Newstar.
    • Send DocuSign pricing agreement to trade partners and file in database.
    • Assist Purchasing Manager in recruiting new vendors and trade partners.
    • Maintain accurate bids and updated costs each month.
    • Ensure contracts are complete and accurate before new community starts.
    • Assist with Architectural and structural plan updates from the field.
    • Create and revise purchase orders in construction software for new starts and changes.
    • Analyze purchase orders on the job start report and revise when necessary.
    • Assist with setup of new plans, options, communities, takeoffs and colors.
    • Maintain rebate-tracking systems.
    • Review and price lot specific changes and coordinate with construction/trades/sales.
    • Maintain vendor contact list.
    • Assist with the creation and maintenance of specification documents.
    • Perform related administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

     

    EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

    • BA in Construction Management, Building Sciences or related discipline
    • 2 years of residential homebuilding Purchasing or Operations experience
    • Experience recruiting, negotiating with, and interpreting/enforcing scopes of work for a large trade base
    • Proven experience with a large, production builder – specifically with complex option offerings
    • Construction estimating / P.O. driven software knowledge – i.e. Newstar, Sage, Buildsoft, FAST would be highly beneficial
    • Skilled user in MS Excel
    • Proven experience with floorplan development and design
    • Strong inter-personal skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities or projects

     

    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.

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision.  Employees are often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

     

    In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

     

     

    Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

     

     

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Purchasing Agent Clerk - First Coast Orthopedic Center
  • Surgical Care Affiliates
  • Jacksonville, FL OTHER
  • OverviewToday, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammate...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Coordinator
  • Gehan Homes LTD
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • The company is currently seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support the division's needs by facilitating construction starts and related purchasing functions. At Brightland Homes, LTD., we pride ours...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Purchasing Specialist
  • Florida East Coast Railway
  • Jacksonville, FL OTHER
  • Overview This position will be responsible for assisting the Purchasing Department in everyday duties regarding purchasing materials, inventory, vender setup, and invoicing. The position will involve ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Purchasing Assistant
  • GRACE Aerospace
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • Job Overview Our organization is seeking a Purchasing Assistant, this role is responsible for assisting in the materials quoting and procurement process while maintaining company policies and procedur...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Purchasing Analyst
  • City of Jacksonville
  • Jacksonville, FL OTHER
  • Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered ...
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Field Service Technician
  • Thrive Recruiting
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • About the job Field Service Technician If you are looking to team with a reputable service company that has more opportu...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Assistant - Litigation (Jacksonville)
  • LIPPES MATHIAS LLP
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 14 ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Pricing Specialist
  • Atlas
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Atlas Van Lines is comprised of a family of companies that deliver transportation and related services globally through ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mortgage Loan Originator - Remote
  • ARC MORTGAGE LLC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Join Our Vibrant Team as a Loan Originator Are you an individual with honesty, enthusias...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Emergency Veterinarian
  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Emergency Veterinarian Full-Time Jacksonville, Florida You give so much of yourself to your work. Here at Capital Veteri...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Massage Therapist/ Chiropractic Assistant
  • River Hills Chiropractic Clinic
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Job Description Job Description We are currently expanding and seeking a Licensed Massage Therapist to work with us in a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Health Agent from Home - Brand New Product - High Commissions
  • PlatinumOneLLC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Health Insurance Sales - Work From Home - High Commissions - AM Best 'A' Rated Carrier ~...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Documentation / Logistics Coordinator - Data Entry
  • PAZA Motors Inc
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Job Description Job Description PAZA Motors, Inc. is seeking a documentation specialist to support the Documentation Tea...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, the most populous city in the southeastern United States and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. Consolidation gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its metropolitan population within the city limits. As of 2017 Jacksonville's population was estimated to be 892,062. The Jacksonville metropolitan area has a population of 1,523,615 and is the fourth largest in Florida. Jacksonville is centered on the banks of the St. Johns ...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$55,969 to $76,644
Jacksonville, Florida area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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