ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING A COMPANY CULTURE WHERE ACCOUNTABILITY, TOP PERFORMANCE AND TEAMWORK ARE VALUED AND REWARDED? A COMPANY THAT IS DEDICATED TO INSIGHTFUL DESIGN AND SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP, THE COMPANY IS SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN HOMEBUILDING AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE.

TRI POINTE HOMES DALLAS IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED, ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUAL TO JOIN OUR TALENTED GROUP AS A PURCHASING COORDINATOR.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: To provide support to the Purchasing department and other division team members, facilitating effective purchasing bid and awards processes and improving department efficiencies, reporting and analytics. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support for purchasing department including processing of bid packages, options, correspondence, data entry, preparation and/or maintenance of miscellaneous reports, bids and trade partner/vendor files.
• Ensure and maintain accuracy of Master Scopes of Work for all trade partners and vendors. Create Bid Spec/Scope documents utilizing project specific Standard Features and Options for each trade. Prepare and distribute bid packages for new communities and/or plan changes.
• Manage and update master bid list to include current and new trade partners.
• Review and analyze monthly cost changes to provide and maintain accurate pricing and budget information including option cost tracking.
• Review, process, and analyze variance purchase orders, change orders and notices to proceed from Construction and Purchasing team members. Researches invoices and purchase order issues. Make budget adjustments as directed.
• Help produce/manage quarterly Purchasing Department reports creation, distribution and analysis for assigned communities.
• Perform contract tracking and administration. Track all Model Discounts by trade.
• Manage new vendor applications, files, etc.
• Create change orders with effective time frames for vendor transitions or pricing changes to appropriate team members.
• Arrange training/ informational meetings with new or existing trade partners and vendors to ensure proper expectations are established across all departments.
• Create, compile, and maintain an organized and accurate database.
• Assist Purchasing Agents/Managers and Management team with bidding and takeoffs when needed.
• Enter price changes in Enterprise One/JD Edwards system.
• Field all Construction questions related to the Purchasing Department and assist with issue resolution between field team members, trade partners and vendors.
• Effectively communicate with trade partners and vendors via phone and email.
• Follow company expectations, including internal control and ethics policies, regarding trade partner and vendor selection/relations and national accounts.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments to address/facilitate issues as they arise.
• Provides support to Purchasing team and other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of homebuilding, purchasing, or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong PC computer skills required, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook), Adobe Pro and internet-based programs such as Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Prior experience with Corrigo, Enterprise-One/JD Edwards, ShareFile, DocuSign, Envision and Hyphen Solutions preferred.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with internal team members and external trade partners.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multitude of projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem solving, prioritizing abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must execute tasks in an efficient manner without sacrificing quality.

AT TRI POINTE HOMES, WE ARE INTENTIONAL ABOUT FOSTERING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU, AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE THEIR AUTHENTIC SELVES. WE EMBRACE INDIVIDUALITY AND STRIVE TO BE CONSCIOUSLY INCLUSIVE OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, EXPERIENCES, AND PERSPECTIVES IN EVERY ASPECT OF OUR BUSINESS. WE BELIEVE OUR COMPANY’S STRENGTH RELIES ON THE DIVERSITY OF THE TEAM AND THE UNIQUE, INNOVATIVE IDEAS EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, WHICH MEANS WE MAKE EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS BASED ON MERIT AND QUALIFICATIONS AND ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, AGE, DISABILITY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.

WE WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAKE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO THE KNOWN PHYSICAL OR MENTAL LIMITATIONS OF A QUALIFIED APPLICANT WITH A DISABILITY UNLESS THE ACCOMMODATION WOULD IMPOSE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP ON THE OPERATION OF OUR BUSINESS. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU REQUIRE SUCH ASSISTANCE TO APPLY FOR AN OPEN POSITION OR TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERVIEW, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

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