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Biscayne Homes, LLC

Purchasing Agent (547)

Biscayne Homes, LLC, Franklin, Tennessee, us, 37068

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Job Details Job Location:

Nashville Office - Franklin, TN 37064

JOB PURPOSE:

To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contractors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates

Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance

Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners

Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)

Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted

Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)

Processes variance purchase orders

Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work

Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)

Enters trade contract data into Newstar

Other duties as apparent or assigned

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel

Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus

Detail oriented and organized

Ability to multi-task and establish priorities

Knowledge of new home construction process is required

Valid driver’s license

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR

2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR

Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

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