Procurement Agent Jobs

Procurement Agent

Carmel, IN

Come join a national top 3 homebuilder in a dynamic role! If you are a Procurement Agent, Purchasing Agent or Analyst this may be a great next step for you!

Highlights:

• 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by Great Place to Work® and Fortune, ranking 36!
• Perks: 23 days of PTO, 2 volunteering days and a great bonus!
• Best Workplaces in Construction™ (#2)

What you will do:

• Responsible for entering into negotiations with suppliers by reviewing terms and conditions, establishing pricing, contract formulation, and any supplier management conditions affecting the division.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all applicable databases (Purchase Pro, DMTs, etc.) used in developing the cost and quantity estimates.
• Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques.
• Assist zone estimating in methodology development and optimization.
• Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service).
• Collaborate with Product, DCOs, CMs, FMs, PIMs, RPMs & Sales.
• Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service).
• Manage supplier relationships and assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to daily Trade Partner activities.
• Control trade category costs by utilizing zone tools and methodologies.
• Performs analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manages impact of commodity fluctuations.
• Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors (Purchase Pro).
• Develop material and labor optimization solutions using Value Engineering tools and methodology.
• Contribute as subject matter expert for the Strategic Sourcing Director.
• Follow business processes for supplier management.
• Manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines.
• Develop scopes and standard operating procedures that assure Trade Partner compliance with construction standards, local, state and national building codes, and safety regulations.
• Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation.
• Develop and implement division specific tools and methodologies for estimating and controlling trade category costs as required.
• Responsible for assigned Project Tracker categories and rebate capture.
• Complete necessary customer option estimates.

What you will need:

• Ability to work in continuous improvement environment.
• Ability to negotiate in a cost transparent environment.
• Ability to develop and improve vendor partnerships.
• Related experience in procurement/vendor relationship management.
• Business acumen including understanding the impact of purchasing costs on income statements, balance sheets, and cost structures.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Category expertise and ability to positively influence and lead others outside of Division and Procurement.