Purchasing Agent

M/I Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage subcontractor pricing, negotiations, contracts, and relationships within the assigned division. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Construction Management and a minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing and/or estimating.

Requirements

• Manage negotiation and execution of contracts for the purchase of all materials and labor for homebuilding operations.
• Prepare bid packages, collect pricing, negotiate contracts, maintain scopes of work, administer contracts and control budgets.
• Full accountability for total floor plan brick and mortar costs and strategic supply chain activities among assigned subcontractors.
• Key involvement with Sales & Design Staff.
• Key involvement with On-Site Construction & Warranty Staff.
• Works with other staff in the Purchasing Department.
• Compiles, verifies, calculates, and distributes hard costs for additional homebuilding activities including costs for permits, driveways, public walks, and other lot conditions in order to provide accurate housing budgets (area figures).
• Manage key purchasing initiatives within the division (i.e. special projects as assigned).
• Oversee vendor training and new contractor onboarding.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager and Director of Purchasing with researching and implementing new products, construction processes and/or services.
• Ensures closed loop interdepartmental communication and issue resolution including reporting.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Traditional 401(k) options
• Roth 401(k) options
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Home Purchase Plan