Purchasing Agent

Taylor Morrison•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

As a Purchasing Agent at Taylor Morrison, you will assess the value of items being purchased, negotiate and close deals with contractors, and ensure contracts are accurate and followed through. The role manages finish-related categories, analyzes category costs, and makes recommendations to Purchasing leadership. It involves overseeing bidding and contracting, maintaining vendor and trade partner information, analyzing costs and variances, supporting communities and field teams, and ensuring compliance with company processes and controls. This is a non-exempt position. Employees are required to keep a time record and are eligible for overtime pay. The role reports to a division, corporate office, or community daily and requires adherence to a schedule. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Preferred 2–5 years of Purchasing or Construction experience in the homebuilding industry.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired.
Proficient in math with basic finance knowledge.
Able to prioritize goals related to the role.
Able to read and interpret blueprints.
Able to meet and coordinate with Builders and Construction Managers in the field.
Organized, able to multitask, and attentive to detail.
Able to work independently and proactively.
Approachable and positive in interactions with work teams and internal customers.
Able to use Microsoft Office suite solutions.
Able to travel if necessary.
Analytical, communication, ethics and integrity, negotiation, and teamwork competencies.
Able to remain stationary for up to 50% of the time.
Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Newstar, BuildPro, and PlanSwift.
Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of a training program may override the required education and/or experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Manage the full bid process, from setup through negotiation, award, and contract execution with suppliers and service providers.
Negotiate and finalize contract details; prepare and follow up on Trade Partner and Vendor contracts.
Use Should Costs methodology collaboratively with trade and supply partners to understand bid components and reduce or maintain costs.
Set up new vendors in Newstar and BuildPro.
Organize and maintain material bids and takeoffs for each product.
Use Analyzers to analyze, interpret, and manipulate Newstar data.
Cost out variance purchase orders.
Manage contract documents, prepare bid plans and documentation, and verify the accuracy and completeness of documents, including option lists.
Manage all aspects of assigned categories and cost codes.
Manage assigned bidding projects, including bid signoff meetings, Community Grand Opening meetings, and ongoing support to the field throughout the life of the community.
Ensure assigned trade partners comply with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls.
Follow the Architecture/Bidding Project Tracker.
Perform cost-per-square-foot and budget comparisons.
Regularly audit and analyze existing trades and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and pursue cost savings; target bids and negotiate as needed per policy.
Maintain electronic trade partner files and original vendor files.
Monitor, maintain, and distribute house plans in BuildPro.
Maintain global vendor lists and specifications, and assist with rebate submissions.
Provide direct cost estimates for new land acquisitions.
Maintain scopes of work and understand house costs.
Check plans against contracts, computer takeoffs, and the plan master.
Update trade partner costs and revise estimates when subdivisions, contracts, or plans change.
Attend frame walks and provide pricing and product expertise.
Understand construction codes established by city entities.
Research and resolve trade partner disputes, including product or pricing issues and invoice or contract discrepancies.
Review and approve variances and provide variance analysis.
Understand and navigate the purchasing system.
Assist with Architecture responsibilities as needed.
Use the cost mitigation tool to drive business results.
Provide in-depth data analysis, including plan frequency and option take-rates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report to a division or corporate office or community daily and adhere to the schedule.
Access, input, and retrieve information using a computer or electronic device.
Have face-to-face conversations with customers, coworkers, and higher-level managers.
Sit or stand for extended periods and move around the work environment as needed.
Operate a motor vehicle if applicable and comply with company policies and procedures.