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Residential Purchasing & Systems Coordinator Job Description Elevate Design + Build is an award winning, dynamic residential homebuilder located in Lee's Summit, Missouri. We are looking for a Residential Purchasing & Systems Coordinator to join our team and play an important role in both our purchasing operations and the continued development of our builder system, Buildertrend. This is a hands-on position for an organized, detail-oriented, proactive individual who is confident communicating with vendors and trade partners and comfortable working with technology and construction information. The ideal candidate will take ownership of their responsibilities, be a problem solver, and ask questions when something does look right or dig in to find a solution. You don't need to know everything on day one, but you should be willing to learn, adapt, and continuously look for ways to improve processes and get things done. This position will work closely with our Pre-Construciton, Purchasing, and Construction teams to ensure materials, pricing, purchase orders, and vendor information are accurate and managed efficiently.

Reports to:

Pre-Construction Manager Direct Reports:

None Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Monitor and respond to inquiries received through the company's group Purchasing email
• Create, enter, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and Variance Purchase Orders (VPOs)
• Contact vendors/trade partners to obtain pricing, availability, lead times, and product information
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors and trade partners
• Prepare and distribute bid requests to vendors and subcontractors
• Review and compare bids for accuracy, scope, pricing, and completeness
• Follow up with vendors and trade partners on outstanding bids and pricing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor and trade partner contact information
• Develop relationships with existing vendors and trade partners
• Research, identify, and establish relationships with new vendors and trade partners
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve pricing, purchasing processes, and vendor relationships
• Review purchasing information for accuracy and consistency with company standards and specifications Construction Knowledge
• Read and interpret residential construction blueprints, specifications, and plot plans
• Understand the various materials, products, trades, and phases involved in building a residential home
• Use construction plans and specifications to accurately communicate scope and pricing requirements to vendors and trade partners
• Identify discrepancies or missing information that may impact purchasing, pricing, or construction Buildertrend System
• Take an active role in managing and refining the company's Buildertrend system
• Maintain accurate purchasing, vendor, pricing, and system information within Buildertrend
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the system
• Assist with ongoing refinement as company needs evolve
• Work with internal team members to identify system issues, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Help train and support team members in the use of Buildertrend
• Help develop and maintain standardized processes and procedures within Buildertrend
• Experience is a plus, but not required for the right candidate with residential construction, purchasing, and systems background

Position Requirements:

PC and software literate Strong Excel skills Demonstrated judgment, time management, and decision-making capabilities Strong analytical ability and highly detail oriented Proven ability to manage tasks to meet established deadlines Strong organizational skills, including planning, scheduling, and follow-up capabilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well with other teams Ability to work independently Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee must exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift and/or move objects. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger and grasp, using repetitive motions, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, push, pull and lift. This job requires the employee to have close visual acuity Working Conditions Office Job While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person