Looking to build your career and design your future? You have come to the right place.- 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.
