Procurement Agent
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Job Summary
The Procurement Agent is responsible for entering into negotiations with suppliers and trade partners by reviewing terms and conditions, establishing pricing, contract formulation, and any supplier management conditions affecting the division.
This position requires onsite attendance five days per week at our Division Office located in Bridgewater Township, NJ.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service).
Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service) National : manage compliance to agreements, scopes, etc. Local : manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines.
Assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to Trade Partner.
Maintain all applicable databases (Purchase Pro Contracting System, Data Management Tools (DMTs, etc.) used in developing the cost and quantity estimates.
Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques.
Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation.
Performs analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manages impact of commodity fluctuations.
Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors.
Complete necessary customer option estimates.
Collaborate with Area Product / Architecture, Division VP of Construction (DVP), Area Construction Managers (ACMs) Construction Managers (CMs), Resource Planning / Job Scheduling Managers (RPMs) and Sales.
Control trade category costs by utilizing Area tools and methodologies.
Responsible for assigned Project Tracker cost categories and rebate capture forecasting.
Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management.
Other duties as assigned.
Management Responsibilities
Not applicable
As assigned by Director / Manager for mentorships and peer development
Scope
Decision Impact : Division
Department Responsibility : Single
Budgetary Responsibility : No
Direct Reports : No
Indirect Reports : No
Physical Requirements : The position may involve sitting, standing, and / or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building. Ability to work in various weather conditions heat, rain, cold, etc.
Required Education / Experience
Minimum Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Required Licensing, Registration and / or Certifications
ISCM (Certified Procurement) accreditation a plus
Required Skills / Knowledge
Minimum 1 year related functional experience
Business acumen including understanding the impact of purchasing costs on income statements, balance sheets, and cost structures
Purchasing and supply chain experience
Ability to negotiate in a cost transparent environment
Ability to develop and improve vendor partnerships
Construction knowledge
Ability to work in continuous improvement environment
Pay Information
$85,000 - $95,000 Annually Hired Applicant will be eligible to receive bonuses
General Description of Benefits
In addition to up to 9 paid company holidays per year, employees are eligible for up to 6 days of sick pay. Moreover, eligible employees with less than 10 years of service can accrue up to 17 PTO days per year (and up to 22 PTO days per year upon 10 or more years of service).
Employees are eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) Plan. Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Employees are covered by company-paid disability, basic life insurance and parental leave. Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, are also available. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable). Employees may also be eligible for state required benefits such as paid family and medical leave insurance and / or paid sick time as applicable.
Procurement Agent • Bound Brook, NJ, US