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Adair Homes Inc Purchasing Support Specialist in Vancouver, Washington
JOIN THE PURCHASING TEAM OF ONE OF THE AREA’S LEADING HOME BUILDERS!
Since 1969, Adair Homes has been driven to serve our customers at one of the most important and exciting times of their lives - when they are building a custom home for their family. We understand that it really is a privilege and an honor to be able to help our customers bring to life a dream that they have probably been carrying with them for many years; one that will shape their lives for many more. Fueled by our commitment to our customers, our team works together as ONE to find creative and innovative ways to make sure our founding mission lives on.
If you are a tech-savvy, critical-thinker, with a working knowledge of residential construction, who is inspired by our mission, we might have the perfect opportunity for you! This an entry to mid-level, high growth opportunity, offering the right candidate the opportunity to continually expand their skills and responsibilities as the department and the company continues to expand and grow.
SUMMARY
The Purchasing Support Specialist will primarily work out of the Corporate Office in Vancouver, playing a pivotal role in supporting our Regional Purchasing Agent(s). Some of your daily responsibilities will include assisting with semi-custom home budget assembly and vendor onboarding, conducting labor takeoffs, and meticulously reviewing invoices and bids from our vendors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting in creating and loading of vendor specific bid sheets.
Assisting in creating detailed budgets for semi-custom homes, base house pricing, and option pricing detail, using vendor specific pricing.
Analyzing invoices and pricing discrepancies from our vendors.
Assisting in vendor onboarding: This involves helping new vendors understand the company's processes and requirements, facilitating the necessary paperwork, and ensuring smooth integration into the purchasing system.
Maintains all applicable databases used in developing the cost, quantity estimates, housing budget, and option information.
Assisting in verifies estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques.
Develops material and labor optimization solutions using value engineering tools and methodology.
Develops and implements tools and methodologies for estimating and controlling trade category costs.
Assisting in vendor scope of work updates and creation of new scopes of work where needed.
Adjust work orders and create variance purchase orders as needed for vendor changes and change orders.
Communicate with the field and trades as needed.
Updating and maintaining our vendor insurance system for new and existing trades.
QUALIFICATIONS
Responsible, with a strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability.
Professional interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
Demonstrates a positive, approachable and confident demeanor.
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask effectively
High school diploma or equivalent with applicable work experience; Associates degree or above is preferred.
Residential construction industry work experience preferred
Experience using Google Workspace as well as Excel (intermediate to advanced level) is preferred.
Experience with takeoff software (i.e. Bluebeam, planswift, etc.) would be beneficial.
Why Apply:
The privilege of helping families build their dream home.
A fantastic group of passionate people dedicated to working together as ONE team.
Beautiful office located in SE Vancouver near many restaurants.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Company sponsored basic life
Voluntary life coverage options
401K with company match
Generous PTO policy