Purchasing Agent

Lokal Homes • Denver, CO

4d • $75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As a result of one of our current staff members making a move outside of the industry, Lokal Homes is seeking an experience Purchasing Agent to join our award winning Colorado team! The general function of the Purchasing Agent is to support our field operations and manage relationships with trade partners, vendors and suppliers as we deliver approximately 400 new homes in Colorado this year. The Purchasing Agent is also responsible for delivering an unrivaled customer experience to every Lokal Homes stakeholder including co-workers, trade partners, suppliers and homebuyers. What You Will Do Each Day In This Role: Develop and maintain bid process, log in bids and prepare files for trade selection for all communities. Prepare and distribute bid packages including plans, scopes of work, pertinent reports and option selections. Work collaboratively with operations, sales, warranty, trade partners, manufacturers, and members of management/division team to ensure success from the Purchasing Department. Deliver qualified trade partners for all projects while ensuring the best in market costs. Process and monitor paperwork, including contracts, amendments, purchase orders, and change orders. Set up new projects, enter data and maintain purchasing information within Lokal’s ERP system, Newstar. Set up and maintain project/plan option documentation. Generate periodic cost analysis, option, plan and management reports. Maintain accurate and cost effective budgets and report monthly to company leadership. Research invoice and purchase/change order issues and work collaboratively with members of accounting to resolve issues. Distribute project and plan information to sales, construction, and all other departments as needed. Required Core Competencies: Customer Orientation: Effective performers stay close to customers. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends. Industry Knowledge: Effective performers understand the general workings of the industry within which the organization functions. They monitor activities and trends within these arenas and maintain a current knowledge base. They use this knowledge to further the organization's goals. Organizing & Planning: Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple, competing tasks. They plan, organize, and actively manage meeting for maximum productivity. Problem Solving & Decision Making: Effective performers are able to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment. Team Player: Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED), with a preference for a four-year college degree.
• At least three years of demonstrated experience in a construction related Purchasing Department.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving, prioritizing tasks, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Newstar, BuildPro, Excel spreadsheets, or related Homebuilding ERP applications helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bid process, log in bids and prepare files for trade selection for all communities.
• Prepare and distribute bid packages including plans, scopes of work, pertinent reports and option selections.
• Work collaboratively with operations, sales, warranty, trade partners, manufacturers, and members of management/division team to ensure success from the Purchasing Department.
• Deliver qualified trade partners for all projects while ensuring the best in market costs.
• Process and monitor paperwork, including contracts, amendments, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Set up new projects, enter data and maintain purchasing information within Lokal’s ERP system, Newstar.
• Set up and maintain project/plan option documentation.
• Generate periodic cost analysis, option, plan and management reports.
• Maintain accurate and cost effective budgets and report monthly to company leadership.
• Research invoice and purchase/change order issues and work collaboratively with members of accounting to resolve issues.
• Distribute project and plan information to sales, construction, and all other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent Homebuilding team focused only on the Colorado front range that is locally owned and operated.
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
• Competitive starting base salary between $75K and $110K DOE with annual bonus opportunity
• Great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401k
• Casual and FUN office environment located in DTC area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED