D.R. Horton
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D.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. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Agent. The right candidate will coordinate vendor sourcing, bid review, purchase order processing, and recordkeeping to help the organization obtain goods and services on time and at competitive prices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Identify and contact potential vendors, confirm qualifications, and request bids or quotations
Compare bids based on price, quality, availability, and delivery terms; provide information to support vendor selection
Suggest alternate vendors and bulk purchasing opportunities that may reduce costs
Assist vendors with setup and use of the organization’s purchasing systems
Process approved purchases and issue purchase orders as directed by buyers or other authorized personnel
Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, purchases, and payments
Track open orders and follow up with vendors and internal teams to address delivery delays or order discrepancies
Review purchasing data and vendor performance to identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve the purchasing process
Review purchase requests for compliance with organizational purchasing policies and escalates exceptions if necessary
Coordinate with internal departments to understand upcoming purchasing needs and required delivery dates
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to travel overnight
Regular and reliable attendance
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent years of education and experience
One to two years of related experience and/or training
Ability to apply sound judgment and analytical thinking to purchasing decisions
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with vendors and colleagues
Strong attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
The noise level is generally moderate
Experience using a purchasing, procurement, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system preferred
Proficiency with spreadsheets to compare quotations, track orders, and analyze purchasing data
Come 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 Vision
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo
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