Job Description

Company Description

Marini Homes, established in 1947, is a highly trusted home builder in the Capital Region of Albany, New York. Known for high-quality construction, unique architecture, and using quality, trusted brands, Marini Homes has become the builder of choice for many satisfied homeowners in the region.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Purchasing Agent, located in Knoxville, TN. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for managing supplier and subcontractor price negotiations and bid procurement, issuing purchase orders, contract management, conducting contract negotiations, and overseeing purchasing and procurement processes. The role also involves ensuring effective customer service to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage negotiating and executing of contracts for the purchase of all material and labor
• Prepare bid packages, collect pricing, negotiate contracts, maintain scopes of work, administer contracts and control budgets
• Involved with trade management and vendor contracting
• Perform take-offs and calculate costs for various phases of construction
• Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of FAST system on a day-to-day basis
• Manage and maintain cost and price data for community specifications and standard option offerings
• Key involvement in the New Home Design Process
• Key involvement in the Value Engineering Process
• Compiles, verifies, calculates, and distributes hard cost items including costs for permits, driveways, public walks, and lot programming in order to provide accurate housing budgets.
• Oversee vendor training and new contractor orientations
• Accountable for all vendor rebate and incentive recognition in the division
• Assist the VP of Construction with researching and implementing new products, construction processes and/or services
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Purchase Orders and conducting Contract Negotiation
• Skills in Purchasing and Procurement
• Strong Customer Service skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams
• Experience in the new home construction or real estate industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in purchasing and/or estimating developing accurate construction estimates and negotiating material and labor contracts.
• CAD experience a plus

Benefits

Marini Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

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