Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing AssistantD.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 a Purchasing Assistant for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will support the purchasing department with a variety of clerical tasks.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain vendor packets and qualificationsRequests for pricing, load price changesRevising/updating features listsUpdating projects vendor listsNew project product bindersKeep the sample library organizedCoordinate paperwork for vendorsProcess purchase orders, change orders and notices to proceedCreate and maintain contract files in JD EdwardsResearch invoice or purchase order issues as neededPrepare bid packagesQualifications:Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situation to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: We operate in an open floor plan environment to encourage communication amongst departments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Other Qualifications:JD Edwards experience a plusKnowledgeable in Microsoft ExcelCome join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:Medical, Dental and Vision401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife & Disability InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysMultiple Voluntary and Company provided BenefitsSalary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 plus bonus potential Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder.