Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Full Time Position with Richmond American Homebuilders in Irvine, CA

Richmond American Homes – Irvine, CA – Trade/Purchasing Agent


Contact:
Maiya Zentner
Recruiter | MDC Holdings, Inc.
4350 S. Monaco Street | Denver, CO 80237
Maiya.Zentner@mdch.com

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY BRIEF: Works with regional Trade Managers and assists in organizing and awarding Division contracts; purchasing materials and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers. Maintains contracts, estimates, takeoffs, plans and other relevant paperwork.

Essential Job Functions:
Handles timely bid process for new projects and annual rebid of trades outside regional priority list.
Identifies division sourcing opportunities
Determines final specs/options with costing
Researches new product feasibilities and maintains product specifications.
Completes buyout of project, including options against negotiated, unitized costing.
Assures adequate material and services supply.
Manages the pricing and processing of custom changes
Maintains vendor files and audits contracts for adherence.
Scope: Contributes through special expertise at the division level. No supervisory responsibilities. Coordinates and directs business partners.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: BS or BA in Construction Management or equivalent in related field
Experience in purchasing or procurement related field, residential construction experience helpful; will consider a recent college graduate with a degree in Construction Management

Skill in: Most recent positions should demonstrate a proven record to manage and improve the quality of products and services for budgets in the $10 - $50M range. This position should demonstrate familiarity with the bidding, negotiating and contract awarding process for residential purchasing. Ability to work with the regional and national team to leverage spending and identify potential multi-division and region deals is critical. Specific experience with personal computers and corresponding productivity applications such as Excel, Work is required. Experience with AS400 is helpful.

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