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Purchasing Assistant

D.R. Horton

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Huntsville, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Assistant provides clerical support to the purchasing department, including managing vendor packets and processing purchase orders. They are also responsible for updating project lists, distributing design changes, and maintaining contract files.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and 6-12 months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You are responsible for maintaining vendor packets, requesting pricing, and processing purchase orders and change orders.

Must Have Skills for ATS

vendor management

pricing

purchase orders

change orders

contract management

invoice processing

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 Assistant for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will support the purchasing department with a variety of clerical tasks.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain vendor packets and qualifications
  • Requests for pricing, load price changes
  • Revising/updating features lists
  • Updating projects vendor lists
  • Pricing and distributing design changes
  • Keeping all plans updated and in stock
  • New project product binders
  • Keep the office organized
  • Coordinate all paperwork for vendors
  • Process purchase orders, change orders and notices to proceed
  • Create and maintain contract files
  • Research invoice or purchase order issues as needed
  • Prepare bid packages 


Education and/or Experience   

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year 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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