Purchasing Agent

M/I Homes • Chicago, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This position manages subcontractor pricing, negotiations, contracts, and relationships within the assigned division. The salary range is $75k - $95k per year. This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay for all hours worked in a workweek over 40. This position is eligible for an annual bonus at the discretion of management, based upon considerations that include the division’s and candidate’s overall performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing and/or estimating, developing accurate construction estimates, and negotiating material and labor contracts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with JD Edwards Oracle, and BuildPro/SupplyPro software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage negotiation and execution of contracts for the purchase of all materials and labor for homebuilding operations.
• Prepare bid packages, collect pricing, negotiate contracts, maintain scopes of work, administer contracts and control budgets.
• Full accountability for total floor plan brick and mortar costs and strategic supply chain activities among assigned subcontractors.
• Full accountability for trade partner relationship management including labor assignment, and service and quality standards.
• Manage and maintain cost and sales price data for community standards and option offerings.
• Manage and maintain community specification lists.
• Key involvement with Sales & Design Staff.
• Key involvement with On-Site Construction & Warranty Staff.
• Works with other staff in the Purchasing Department.
• Compiles, verifies, calculates, and distributes hard costs for additional homebuilding activities including costs for permits, driveways, public walks, and other lot conditions in order to provide accurate housing budgets (area figures).
• Manage key purchasing initiatives within the division (i.e. special projects as assigned).
• Oversee vendor training and new contractor onboarding.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager and Director of Purchasing with researching and implementing new products, construction processes and/or services.
• Ensures closed loop interdepartmental communication and issue resolution including reporting.
• Other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• traditional and Roth 401(k) options
• profit sharing plan
• employee stock purchase plan
• employee home purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level