Purchasing Agent

*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.*, was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.

*D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for a*_Purchasing Agent_*. The right candidate will coordinate vendor sourcing, bid review, purchase order processing, and recordkeeping to help the organization obtain goods and services on time and at competitive prices.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identify and contact potential vendors, confirm qualifications, and request bids or quotations * Compare bids based on price, quality, availability, and delivery terms; provide information to support vendor selection * Suggest alternate vendors and bulk purchasing opportunities that may reduce costs * Assist vendors with setup and use of the organization’s purchasing systems * Process approved purchases and issue purchase orders as directed by buyers or other authorized personnel * Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, purchases, and payments * Track open orders and follow up with vendors and internal teams to address delivery delays or order discrepancies * Review purchasing data and vendor performance to identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve the purchasing process * Review purchase requests for compliance with organizational purchasing policies and escalates exceptions if necessary * Coordinate with internal departments to understand upcoming purchasing needs and required delivery dates * Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner * Ability to travel overnight * Regular and reliable attendance

*Education and/or Experience*

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent years of education and experience * One to two years of related experience and/or training * Ability to apply sound judgment and analytical thinking to purchasing decisions * Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with vendors and colleagues * Strong attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications * Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision * The noise level is generally moderate

*Preferred Qualifications*

• Experience using a purchasing, procurement, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system preferred * Proficiency with spreadsheets to compare quotations, track orders, and analyze purchasing data

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision * 401(K) * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Flex Spending Accounts * Life & Disability Insurance * Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays * Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

*/*Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.** */**/*#WeBuildPeopleToo*/*

Job: **Purchasing*

Organization: **Home Builder*

Title: *Purchasing Agent*

Location: *Tennessee-Smyrna*

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