Purchasing Agent

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first-time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Agent for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will source, negotiate, and contract all house line subcontracts for assigned lots/communities for the division.

The Purchasing Agent evaluates price, quality, availability and reliability when choosing materials and subcontractors to construct homes.  Responsible for negotiating price and determining the availability of materials and negotiating contracts to secure reliable subcontractors.

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000, based on experience.  This position is bonus eligible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Solicit multiple bids for every category needed to build homes in assigned communities
• Evaluate quality of subcontractors in terms of quality, schedule adherence, and pricing
• Setup, compare, and monitor option costs and sales prices
• Maintain and update current budgets
• Spread revised bids and obtain approval for any price increases
• Prepare direct costs analysis and variances for review
• Input original Direct Costs budget
• Execute lot starts and final proof all unit costs