Purchasing Coordinator

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers- earning recognition as the 18th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees.

We are proud to be a five-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022-2026), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four years.

Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator in the Houston Division. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for assisting in all areas of Purchasing/Estimating. This position takes ownership of assigned projects and provides background, analysis, and summary of issues at hand and offer possible solutions.


Key Responsibilities:

• Focus on assigned projects including issues with purchase orders and FPO's.
• Assist Builders/Estimators in making sure PO's are accurate.
• Research and confirm the requests are valid, ensure there isn't duplicity.
• Ability to analyze information, identifying discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Attend weekly starts meetings and FPO meetings and offer assistance as needed.
• Work directly with Cost Analysis and Operations Manager on cost details/issues.
• Aid in obtaining pricing from trade partners for new plans and options.
• Permitting of homes and HOA approvals.
• Ensure all vendor packets are updates and accurate. Follow up with Trade partners as necessary.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong computer skills including Excel Spreadsheets
• Experience with JD Edwards and On Screen Take Off is a plus
• Analytical, detail-minded, team oriented and a good communicator (internal and external customers)
• Ability to read bid sets, architectural plans as well as construct cost estimates preferred
• A visual learner with strong organizational skills and autonomous mindset
• Permitting experience and experience working with a Builder
• Self-motivated to be able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• A problem solver who can take ownership of projects

Requirements:

• High School Diploma is required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent homebuilding experience is preferred
• Experience working in a construction related capacity a real plus
• Experience conducting bid analysis a plus

Premier Benefits to Support YOU:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long and short disability and Parental leave
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

The schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM plus additional hours as necessary.


Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work.

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

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