What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Purchasing Specialist position at J.F. Shea Family of Companies?
Job Description:
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing of direct construction material and labor associated with vertical contracts for work constructed in the team member’s defined region. The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for bidding, spreading, analyzing, negotiating, and awarding contracts to approved Trades. In addition to procurement duties, the National Purchasing Specialist (NPS) is responsible for assembling and maintaining budgets, preparing documents for inclusion into trade contract agreements, and other duties related to the purchasing process. Purchasing provide important services to each division it serves; it is the NPS’s responsibility to respond timely to division needs and perform in keeping with established service standards and metrics.
Major Duties / Responsibilities of Position:
1. Developing and Maintaining Building Specifications
2. Managing a Competitive Bid Process
3. Spread, Qualify, Analyze, and Negotiate Bids and Trade Partner Pricing
4. Ensure that Contract are Adhered to and Managed Properly.
5. Develop and Manage Direct Construction Cost Budgets for New and Ongoing communities.
6. Manage Strong Trade Relationships
7. Maintain a Strong Working Relationship with other Departments including Sales, Design, Construction and Community Development
Background / Experience Required:
1. Mainframe and personal computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, E1
2. Five years’ experience in the homebuilding industry
3. Five years’ experience in residential purchasing
4. Field construction experience a plus
Educational / Certificate Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Construction, Business or Accounting preferred.