Purchasing Agent

Working at McKinley Homes means building a career with a company driven by one simple objective: beautiful homes with lasting value, integrity, quality, and service. As part of that mission, it also means support from a team dedicated to providing you with every opportunity for growth and success. Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. We also offer competitive salaries with the potential for discretionary bonuses. If you are interested in a career with McKinley Homes, we would love to hear from you!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

·        Maintain and operate Home Builder ERP Software HomeFront System on a day-to-day basis.

·        Create and maintain budget assemblies for new projects in HomeFront.

·        Perform weekly new job start and job scrub process,

·        Maintain all documents for subs and vendors regarding pricing and specs, including plans, community information, and documentation.

·        Respond to calls and emails from vendors regarding contracts, pricing, plans, material changes or increases, community bids and other issues related to the Purchasing Orders.

·        Respond to calls and emails from field Construction Managers or Finish Managers regarding material shortages, take-off concerns, vendor problems, etc

·        Complete all paperwork, reports, and files in accordance with the company format and timeframes.

·        Maintain with Current Suppliers, communicate with any New Vendors inquriry and search for new vendors.

·        Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Others

·        Present a professional image in accordance with company appearance standards.

·        Maintain a high level of ethics and integrity in all dealings.

·        Maintain a personal time management system to facilitate organization and efficiency.

·        Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.

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Education and Experience Requirements:

·        High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

·        College Degree is preferred.

·        Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential construction purchasing required.

·        Home Front/Hyphen Solutions/BuildPro experience a plus.

·        Relevant field experience desired.

·        Must possess organizational skills.

·        Must Possess good time management skills.

·        Must possess good interpersonal skills.

·        Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office products (Word and Excel).

·        Knowledge of practices and procedures of construction and building codes.

·        Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Physical Requirements:

·        Able to work in excess of eight hours per day in an office environment. Able to sit at a computer monitor for extended periods of time to complete take-offs and workload, meet with trade partners, and receive/return phone messages. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

·        This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

Hours

Hours: Full-Time M-F, 9am – 6pm. On Site

Benefits

·        401K

·        Health Insurance with Dental & Vision

·        Pay Holidays

·        Pay Vacation and sick leave