Purchasing - Purchasing Agent

Your Impact at Empire HomesUnder the direction of the Manager of Purchasing, the Purchasing Agent is responsible for material takeoffs for new plans and options and maintaining takeoffs for existing plans. The Purchasing Agent will assist in value engineering, plan pricing and review and evaluate cost estimates.This role is located at our Empire Homes, Carolinas Home Office, Charlotte, NCWhat We Are Looking For:Bachelor's degree in construction management, Business, Accounting or related field or applicable work experience required3 years' experience in new home construction industrySomeone who will prioritize work activities and use time efficientlyBonus If You Have These Skills:Experience in homebuilding or multi-location businesses preferredKnowledge and experience in Builder Accounting and Purchasing software systemsProficient knowledge of MS Office, ExcelKnowledge of construction trades and building materials, thorough in plans reading, understanding and knowledge of the entire construction process.Why Join Empire Homes?Joining Empire Homes isn't just about finding a job; it's about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire, we are redefining what it means to work in the homebuilding industry by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.

We firmly believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we're committed to Guiding Growth, Every Step of the Way.Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you'll appreciate too:Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program.Enjoy peace of mind with our employer sponsored benefits.Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans.Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.What You'll Be Doing Each DayPrepare Project EstimatesResponsible for daily reviews of purchase ordersAssist in development and updates for detailed scopes of work for tradesCreate, oversee, and track all vendor price agreementsProcess award packages, spread subcontractor bids, analysis of pricing and recommend to Purchasing Department head bid awards.Procure and Execute Vendor Trade Partner Rebates, tracking, and follow throughSet up new Vendors per policies and proceduresAudit data input into accounting and purchasing software to ensure accuracy of dataServe as Liaison between vendors, construction crews, project managers, and other departmentsRead and interpret blueprints, specifications, and scope of documents to prepare, analyze and maintain thorough take offs with accurate quantities.Maintain accurate files and organization of contracts