Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

ID - Meridian 83642

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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!

JOB SUMMARY: Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day support to the Purchasing department. This role requires coordinating with various departments, administering documentation, resolving internal and external issues relating to purchasing policies and/or procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internal

Process lot starts, late option changes, ensuring subcontractors have necessary documentation

Appliance orders - oversee orders, coordinate with Centralized Purchasing, process late change requests, monitor delivery schedules, review backorders and replacement parts

Communicate work progress and any outstanding issues to management

Organize and archive Purchasing documentation (work agreements, master sheets, model discounts, etc)

External

New vendor setup - coordinate with subcontractors and NAPA to ensure we have proper documentation in place

Delta revisions - distributing plans and frame walk notes to subcontractors to bid changes, ensure all changes are contracted in the system

Invite subcontractors to bid new communities, collect and distribute bids to Purchasing Agents

KBTPO - provide support, reset passwords, and train

Miscellaneous

Additional assignments as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Bachelor's Degree and/or applicable work experience in related field is preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience

Construction product and process knowledge preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must be able to multi task, prioritize, and meet deadlines, high level of organization required

Need to possess strong communication skills

Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other's ideas, and a willingness to cooperate

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Work Requirements:

Ability to maintain ethical behavior at all times

Need to be able to work a full work day with additional time after hours if needed

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods

Ability to move about work location

Ability to drive/travel as needed

Ability to walk up and down stairs

Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand

Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio)

Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales)

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 and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, "Recruiters") in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at KB Home or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for recruiting services, such resumes will be deemed the sole property of KB Home and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidate resumes, in the event any such candidate is hired by KB Home or its affiliates as a result of the submittal, without a valid written agreement between the Recruiter and KB Home.

KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.