Purchasing Field Auditor - Sarasota Division

D.R. Horton•Sarasota, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Purchasing Field Auditor in the Purchasing Department. The right candidate will ensure that the correct materials needed are delivered for work performed via onsite inspections.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
One to three years of related experience and/or training
Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Perform onsite inspections of all delivered materials at homes throughout the construction process
Assess waste on jobsites to adjust takeoffs, taking note of the misuse or excessive waste of materials by turnkey subcontractors and communicating the details to the Construction and Purchasing Departments
Manage all aspects of proper usage and installation of those materials
Determine if accurate material quantities are delivered. Coordinate with material suppliers on incorrect material deliveries or delivery of damaged materials
Provide direction to the field installation subcontractors on allocated materials for each area of the house as communicated by the Purchasing Department
Determine if there is incorrect material usage by subcontractors, provide the appropriate direction on correction to the subcontractors, and communicate the issue to the Construction Department and Purchasing Department
Determine all material overages and coordinate the pickup of those materials by the material suppliers
Be aware of ever-changing applicable building codes and OSHA requirements which would alter material types, material usage, or material quantities
Issue purchase orders for any material shortages and determine if the takeoffs need adjustment
Adjust material takeoffs in the operating system
Issue back charges for the material overages
Perform checklists and complete reports that aid in controlling the efficient management of all of the materials on all home types
Communicate with counterparts to ensure the efficient management of all of the materials on all home types across all areas of the division
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company