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Purchasing Coordinator

AT Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison

Purchasing Coordinator

Houston, TX

As a Purchasing Coordinator working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible for generating purchase orders, job starts, administration of variance purchase orders, and various other administrative duties.

We trust that as a Purchasing Coordinator you will: (responsibilities)

  • Build purchasing data in Newstar Enterprise for all home building plans
  • Maintain takeoffs, costs, and budgets as needed for the Sales, Construction, and Finance Departments
  • Review takeoffs, costs, and budgets on every house prior to construction start to ensure accuracy and generate purchase orders for start package
  • Do takeoff in DWF of plot plan measurements on every house at start
  • Review, process, and analyze variance purchase orders from Construction Managers and Purchasing Agents
  • Analyze and reduce budget to actual costs on every house at closing
  • Assist agents with bidding and takeoffs when needed for special projects
  • You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

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What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)

  • Accountable
  • Dependable/Consistent
  • Integrity/Trust
  • Job Focused
  • Responsiveness
  • Self-Starter

About you:

  • 3 years' experience in a similar position within a fast paced office environment required
  • Understanding of the Homebuilding process (parts, model subcontracts, etc.) required
  • High School Diploma required
  • Proficient in Excel required
  • Must be highly organized and detail oriented
  • Must be a team player with a strong sense of urgency and strong communication skills
  • Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Newstar experience is a plus

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

  • This position is considered a non-exempt position for purposes of wage-hour law, which means that you will be required to keep a time record and will be eligible for overtime pay.

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
  • Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
  • Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
  • Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
  • The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: Taylor_Morrison-28684215
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led

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