Purchasing Agent Jobs

As a Purchasing Agent working for Taylor Morrison you will recognize the value of items being purchased; negotiate and close deals with
contractors and follow through with accurate contracts. The Purchasing Agent would have the skill set to manage categories relating to finishes.
They would be able to completely analyze a category and make recommendations to Purchasing leadership.

• Understand and perform the techniques of Should Costs. Should Costs methodology is a different approach to traditional bidding. It is completed with a collaborative effort with trade and supply partners where there is complete visibility to costs. It is a method of understanding each component of a bid to reduce or maintain costs.
• Negotiate, finalize the details of the contract, produce, and follow up on Trade Partner & Vendor contracts
• Manage the entire bid process, from bid set-up through negotiation, bid award and contract execution with suppliers and all providers.

• Manage all contract documents including the preparation of plans and documentation for bid process, verify accuracy and completeness of all documents including complete option list.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls with all assigned trade partners.
• Monitor, maintain and distribute house plans (BuildPro)
• Perform cost per square footage and budget comparisons.
• Responsible for adhering to the Architecture/Bidding Project Tracker
• Audit and analyze existing trades and suppliers, on a regular basis, to ensure best price and pursue cost saving opportunities as they arise. Target bid and negotiate as needed per policy.
• Maintain electronic trade partner files and regular vendor files (originals)

• Maintain and understands house costs
• Update trade partner costs and revises estimates for subdivision, contract or plan changes
• Check plans against contract, computer take off and plan master

• Perform research and resolves trade partner disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies

• Utilize the cost mitigation tool to drive business results
• Provide in depth analysis on data including but not limited to plan frequency and option take-rates
• Perform other duties as assigned
• May assist with Architecture responsibilities

• Ability to travel, if necessary
• Knowledge of Newstar, BuildPro and PlanSwift is a plus
• Proficient in math with basic finance knowledge
• Ability to use with ease the Microsoft suite of solutions
• Able to read and interpret blueprints
• Preferred 2-5 years of Purchasing or Construction experience in the homebuilding industry, bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired
• Organized and able to multitask with attention to detail
• Able to meet and coordinate with Builders and Construction Managers in the field
• Able to work independently and proactively
• Able to prioritize goals related to the role
• Highly approachable and displays a positive approach to both work and internal customers.

• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Comply with company policies and procedure Physical Demands:
• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher-level manager
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device

• Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement. Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job. Taylor Morrison is an equal opportunity employer. Taylor Morrison does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or veteran status

• Home Mortgage Program
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability Programs
• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance