For over 30 years, one Company has represented quality & leadership – Highland Homes – where building careers goes hand in hand with excellence in new home construction. Highland’s employees thrive in an atmosphere of appreciation & confidence, contributing their unique ideas to the Company’s overall success. Our employee owners are our greatest asset.

Highland Homes is currently accepting resumes for a Purchasing Coordinator position. A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business or other related field is preferred. The selected candidate will also have one year of construction or purchasing experience preferred, preferably with a homebuilding company. This position will be responsible for supporting the construction personnel in all purchasing and budgeting activities. The selected candidate will coordinate these processes with Sales, Operations, Accounting and vendors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and resolve all problem invoices with the goal of reducing problems by improving accuracy of takeoffs and orders and/or training vendors in working within our system.
• File and organize all information in electronic database.
• Backing up other Purchasing Coordinators and phone coverage when requested.
• Create initial work orders and purchase orders for all construction starts via the preliminary purchasing report (PPR) with budgets customized for the appropriate exit strategy information. Verify margin on PPR is consistent with program outline and review any exceptions with manager.
• Update and customize orders as necessary throughout the construction process for all selection items (ie. brick, granite, and appliances).
• Process all requests from the field for extra material by entering and creating short order PO’s (SOPO’s) and expedite the receipt of material by communication with vendors by e-mail/ “Buzzsaw”.
• Process change orders requested by the field, creating the appropriate budgets.
• Other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor degree preferred with concentration in Construction Management, Business or other related field.
• One year of construction or purchasing experience preferred with a homebuilding company.
• Customer service and/or order entry experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Excellent communicator (oral and written) including the desire to ask questions and learn from others.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred.
• Proficiency in Brix and BuildPro software preferred.

Highland offers a competitive benefit package, including excellent medical / dental / prescription benefits, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k), new home purchase discounts, & more – all in a business casual atmosphere! Join the company that recognizes & rewards the people who create their success. Highland Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experience

• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate information necessary in order to perform duties.

• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred.
• Customer service and/or order entry experience preferred.
• 1 year(s): Construction or purchasing experience preferred, preferably with a Homebuilding Company

Education

• Bachelors or better in Construction Management Services or related field