Purchasing Coordinator

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- Summary:

- The primary responsibility of the Purchasing Associate is to organize, purchase, and track materials and supplies needed to ensure the successful completion of projects. This individual must be a strong problem solver, strong communicator, and demonstrate diligence and urgency with responses to both customers and peers.

Essential Functions:

- Level I:
- Orders materials and supplies efficiently, along with ensuring said materials and supplies are ordered accurately and arrive in a timely manner prior to scheduled installation-
- Runs, addresses, and completes Daily Reports-
- Organizes and schedules material returns with suppliers, as needed-
- Coordinates with vendors to determine product availability and terms of sales-
- Analyzes product and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability-
- Participates in the development of specifications for products or substitute materials-
- Coordinates homebuyer material approvals with Design, when applicable-
- Ensures samples are available for designers and customers, when applicable-
- Utilizes ERP systems for placing orders, tracking, information gathering and troubleshooting-
- Ensures all required daily activities are completed in a timely manner with mínimal supervision-
- Follows instructions and responds to management’s direction-
- Takes responsibility for own actions and keeps commitments-
- Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan of action-
- Commits to extended work schedules when necessary to reach goals-
- Attends all required meetings and trainings-
- Follows all Company policies and procedures-
- All other job duties as assigned- Level II:
- All functions included in Level I-
- Makes informed decisions, but escalates issues when necessary-
- Handles higher volume locations-
- Assists with the training of Level I employees-
- All other job duties as assignedLevel III:
- All functions included in Level II-
- Conducts training of Level I and Level II employees-
- Conducts root cause analysis-
- Recommends areas of improvement-
- Takes on special projectsAll other duties as assignedSkills and Qualifications:

- Level I:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.-
- Strong written and verbal communication skills-
- Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain professional working relationships with builders, vendors, subordinates, and co-workers-
- Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner-
- Proactively identifies, analyzes, addresses, and resolves problem areas, conflicts, and issues-
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment-
- Explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions-
- Strong organizational skills to ensure adequate tracking systems are utilized to maintain and track all required information associated with the ordering and production process-
- Working knowledge of internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software and order processing systems-
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment- Preferred- Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience-
- Material resource planning and/or production control experience with Systems Application Process (SAP)-
- Bilingual experience preferred, but not required (English/Spanish)-
- Thorough knowledge of all available products used by the Company as it relates to product installation- Job Competencies- Basic technology skills, including MS Office Suite-
- Professional level verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate agreements between parties with different perspectives.-
- High level of organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlinesLevel II:
- All skills and qualifications in Level I-
- Minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience- Level III:
- All skills and qualifications in Level II-
- Minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience- If you like working with a growing close knit team and helping home owners design the home of their dreams, come build your career with us_

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.