Purchasing Coordinator

CHESMAR HOMES LLC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

As the Purchasing Coordinator your responsibility is to provide support for the Purchasing Manager, Sales, Construction Managers, and vendors. Maintaining inventory, purchasing records, and conducting vendor research and selection to cut costs and enhance profitability and efficiency.

Requirements

• 1+ year of purchasing experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all organizational levels and vendors.
• Demonstrates exemplary customer service, professional etiquette, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Valid driver’s license required; must successfully pass a background check and adapt to new tasks and organizational changes.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree preferred
• Experience with Brix or JD Edwards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end process for new subdivision setup, ensuring a clear and documented plan.
• Manage vendor and contractor setup in software, including insurance tracking and assignment of vendor numbers.
• Maintain accurate pricing and selection data in software, option pricing, and available selections.
• Enter and update takeoff data for new plans and revisions; support NSO (Non-Standard Option) processing and pricing updates.
• Prepare cost comparisons and monthly Direct Cost (DC) summaries to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Distribute final budgets to Construction Manager, coordinate or document any updates to budget and provide corporate accounting with final cost of finished home.
• Resolve payroll issues by developing preventative systems and reviewing labor cost data.
• Act as a liaison across departments, including Construction, Sales, and external vendors.
• Create standard and extra POs; process stage changes and change orders as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date records for rebates, job accruals, aging reports, and vendor/community tracking.
• Serve as a backup to the Purchasing team, contributing to cross-functional support and continuity.

Benefits

• At Chesmar, we’re committed to helping our team members be better—professionally, financially, physically, and mentally. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage focused on overall well-being, 401(k) contributions, paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees