Purchasing Agent

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Overview:
At Blue Heron, we're on a mission to spark imagination and redefine what's possible in the world of luxury home design. Our team is driven by a relentless passion for creativity and innovation that knows no bounds. We're not just building homes; we're crafting unique, awe-inspiring experiences.
If you're ready to join a dynamic team that thrives on pushing boundaries and turning dreams into reality, Blue Heron is the place for you. Together, we'll continue to elevate the art of luxury living and make every day an extraordinary experience.
The Purchasing Agent here at Blue Heron will be part of our boundary pushing Nexus division. The Purchasing Agent will report directly to the Purchasing Manager and work with the Purchasing Manager to procure material and services for community projects. In addition, the Purchasing Agent will work with external and internal customers to provide the best services at the best price possible.
Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distributed bid packages (construction plans, scope of work, relevant reports, and option selections)
• Set up Option Descriptions for new communities.
• Conduct effective negotiations to achieve desired results.
• Set up and monitor option costs.
• Maintain and update project budgets.
• Prepare direct cost analysis and variances for review.
• Track design changes and cost impact.
• Special Buyer requests.
• Provide support to other members of the Purchasing team.
• Adhere to all Blue Heron safety, operations, and regulatory compliance policies, practices, and procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
• Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
• Assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to Trade Partner activities.
• Maintain all applicable databases (used in developing the cost and quantity estimates.
• Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques
• Performs analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manages the impact of commodity fluctuations.
• Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors, and vendors.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or combination of experience and education preferred.
• 3+ years purchasing experience with a construction company.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the purchasing and estimating functions within a residential construction company.
• Superior analytical and organizational skills
• Drive to achieve and produce results on time and with accuracy.
• Must be Proficient in Microsoft Suite

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative company shaping the future of modern living.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects at the intersection of technology and design.
• Collaborative and creative work environment that fosters growth and development.
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits and opportunities for career advancement.