What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at WestWind Homes?
Job Type
Full Time
Workspace
On-Site
Pay Range
$60,000 - $80,000
Schedule
Monday - Friday
WestWind Homes is looking for a dedicated and skilled Purchasing Estimator to join our Purchasing Department. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining and updating our residential construction labor and materials database, generating accurate estimates for models, customizations, and customer selections, and issuing timely purchase orders. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong construction knowledge, and brings both precision and innovation to the estimating process. If you’re passionate about serving others, value integrity, and are excited to contribute to a company that prioritizes excellence, stewardship, and care.
Our 7 Beliefs of doing Business Gods Way:Care: We will strive to demonstrate care for our dedicated employees by creating incentive opportunities for our workforce and investing in their personal, spiritual, and professional growth. Respect: We value racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity and respect the right of all employees to maintain a personal belief or faith while in turn respecting and adhering to the basic principles and policies that guide our culture. Integrity: We will seek to “optimize” rather than “maximize” profits by operating under biblical principles; considering customer loyalty, fair and just service and the ability to positively impact our community. Servanthood: We strive to model a Godly Corporation by serving our customer’s needs as exemplified by the True Servant, Jesus Christ. Stewardship: We commit to steward the resources entrusted to us without exploiting their sources, producing a fair return for our investors, and returning a tithe to God for their use. Diligence: We seek to provide the benefits, value, and service our customers want by continually and creatively solving complex production and distribution problems with excellence. Balance: We Believe in Balance of Work and personal life while maintaining extra-ordinary effectiveness and a 40–50-hour maximum work week.
Maintain/Update residential construction labor & materials database. Estimate new models, options & customer customization requests. Estimate & issue purchase orders for new jobs. Collaborate with field agents on jobs in process when variances occur.
Eliminate overages, shortages, and make adjustments to master plans.
· Assist the Design efforts by making on-site visits for proof of concept, before making changes to Master Plans.
· Assist in value engineering of materials, framing plan and all other aspects to help reduce costs.
· Monitor cost on new models, (budget to actual), and provide a report.
· Monitor and control variances to less than .05%, through accurate material take-offs Purchase Orders, and Work Orders.
· Maintain accurate master budgets, material lists and P.O. amounts.
· Issue out Po’s (must match, or adjust schedule, and in complete packages for just in time deliveries).
· Update Builder MT & ISR Start sheet with the Releases process dates.
• Construction experience.
• Knowledgeable in computer and capable of working with plans and estimating in a timely manner.
• Capable of reading blueprints and preparing material list.
• Knowledge in estimates in all aspects of residential construction.
• Design creative skills.
• Must have a Texas Drivers License and a good driving record.
• Must posses effective writing and verbal skills, with above average problem-solving capabilities, and human relation skills.
• Must be able to take trainings and attend seminars as needed.
• Organized individual to help department maintain.
• Responsible for maintaining master contracts, unit cost pricing, unit materials, and lead time agreements tied to schedule.
• Assist the Production Manager to build the scope of work, (specifications, quantities, and capacities) and for new product research, characteristics and coverage.
• Assist the Production Manager for new product research, (product specifications, characteristics, and coverage).
• Responsible for pricing out options.
• Other duties as assigned.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to occasionally lift-up to 15 pounds.
Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine company needs.
Must be able to legally drive vehicles in the USA.
Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K
Salary quarterly incentives
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000