Senior Purchasing Agent

Job Description Summary As a Senior Purchasing Agent working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible for entering into negotiations with suppliers by reviewing terms and conditions, establishing pricing, contract formulation, and any supplier management conditions affecting the division. Job Details We trust that as a Senior Purchasing Agent you will: (responsibilities) Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service) Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service) National: manage compliance to agreements, scopes, etc. Local: manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines Collaborate with both divisional operations and national purchasing teams Manage supplier relationships and assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to daily Trade Partner activities Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation Performs analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manages impact of commodity fluctuations Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors Develop material and labor optimization solutions using Value Engineering tools and methodology Control trade category costs by utilizing Should Cost methodology Responsible for assigned Project Tracker categories and rebate capture Develop and implement division specific tools and methodologies for estimating and controlling trade category costs as required Develop scopes and standard operating procedures that assure Trade Partner compliance with Taylor Morrison construction standards, local, state and national building codes, and safety regulations Complete necessary custom option estimates Be highly approachable and displays a positive approach to both work and internal customers Have strong project management and leadership skills, ability to effectively manage multiple projects Follow Taylor Morrison business processes for supplier management Assist in managing specifications Use detail takeoffs (create a takeoff and use it for negotiation with a trade partner) understand the impact to a trade partner You are willing to perform other duties as assigned What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes) Analytical Communication Ethics & Integrity Independent Worker Leadership Negotiation About you: Preferred 5-7 years of Purchasing or Construction experience in the homebuilding industry Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired Extensive knowledge of shell (foundations, framing, etc.) and mechanical trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) Proficient in math with basic finance knowledge Able to read and interpret blueprints Able to meet…