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Purchasing Agent

D.R. Horton

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Chandler, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for soliciting bids, pre-qualifying subcontractors, and monitoring option costs and sales prices. They also maintain current budgets, track blueprints, and prepare direct cost analyses for review.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Purchasing Agent to bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, and track blueprints. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. This role involves analytical skills and the ability to manage budgets and costs effectively.

Job Description

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 for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, track blueprints and design changes, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Solicit bids
  • Pre-qualify subcontractors
  • Setup and monitor option costs and sales prices
  • Maintain and update current budgets
  • Spread revised bids and obtain approval for any price increases
  • Prepare direct costs analysis and variances for review
  • Input original Direct Costs budget
  • Execute lot starts and final proof all unit costs                                  


Education and/or Experience   

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.             

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                              

D.R. Horton

America's Builder is a lofty title, but it's a goal we work toward every day. D.R. Horton started in 1978 in Fort Worth, Texas, and has grown into a national Fortune 500 company. Since 2002, D.R. Horton has been the number one homebuilder in America. We build across the country, bringing our homes to new markets and acquiring like-minded home builders. Through our success, our founding vision hasn't changed. We don't stop building. Wherever the housing market finds itself, we are working to make sure there is a home available for our buyers when they need it. Because we believe homeownership is for everyone, our product lines range from entry-level to luxury. Come work with us or join the team. We'll be happy to show you why we are America's Builder.
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