About KB Home KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 670,000 quality homes in our 65 plus year history. Today, KB Home operates in 47 markets from coast to coast. At KB Home, people are our foundation. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers to ensure they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company and are driven by a shared culture of customer obsession guided by our focus on sustainability providing a beneficial impact on the world. When you join KB Home, you become part of a team that is passionate about making the dream of homeownership a reality for families across America. Come be a part of our team! Learn more.
JOB SUMMARY: The Purchasing Agent is responsible for forging new and fostering existing trade partner relationships, leading the bid process, conducting effective negotiations, and delivering value to our home buyers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Purchasing Process - Responsible for implementing the purchasing process:
- Build budgets and bids for new communities.
- Establish material takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Evaluate new and existing subcontractors.
- Request and review bids.
- Conduct effective negotiations to achieve the best value.
- Maintain required documentation to remain audit/SOX compliant.
- Ensure contract administration process flows efficiently.
Value Improvement - Supplier and trade partner rationalization.
- Hold trade partners to commitments, including contracts and scopes of work.
- Reduce field purchase order and warranty spend.
- Eliminate wasteful processes.
Other - Various projects and tasks, as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Required: High school diploma.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or related field.
Experience - 2 to 5 years of progressive experience as a Purchasing Agent or Construction Manager/Superintendent in a comparable environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Deep knowledge of residential construction details and processes.
- Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and documents (architectural plans, structural plans, scopes of work, construction schedules, etc.) and apply the appropriate information to the purchasing process.
- Above average Excel and analytical skills.
- Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines; high level of organization required.
- Always display a cooperative attitude.
- Comfortable interacting with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional manner.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards, Constellation, etc.) preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: - Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $75,000-95,000 per year paid depending on experience, paid semi-monthly.
- Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Benefits: Employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days, and a monthly mobile phone stipend.
POSITION LOCATION: - Position is on-site at the Centennial, CO Division Office (7807 East Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80111) #LI-onsite
Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home! |
