Sr. Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at Hakes Brothers!

Join us in pursuing excellence and making a difference in your career! Hakes Brothers is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Sr. Purchasing Agent.

About Us

At Hakes Brothers, we are more than just a company; we are a values-driven community dedicated to achieving results through team unity. Our professional work culture, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits package reflect our commitment to excellence. Founded in 2006, Hakes Brothers is the largest homebuilder in New Mexico, passionate about professional architecture, innovative design, and high-quality construction. Join us on our journey to provide supreme value in homeownership.

The Role

The Senior Purchasing Agent must have a strong ability to quickly and accurately perform purchasing duties, work independently and have a proven track record of being a top performer in all aspects of Purchasing. The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for assisting in training Purchasing Agents and maintaining all day-to-day purchasing functions, including sourcing new vendors and trades, vendor / trade management, vendor / trade negotiations, obtaining reduced costs, purchase order / work order execution and management to include managing purchasing projects as requested. Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to maintain positive relationships and communication. Improves / creates better purchasing processes and standards. Ensures compliance with company rules, policies, and procedures. Duties include :

Controlling and Reducing Costs

• Choose vendors using a balanced approach, including quality, cost, and service.
• Participate and provide data to support vetting of vendors and suppliers by reviewing terms and conditions, scopes of work, establishing pricing, contract formulation, and any supplier management conditions affecting the Division.
• Procure contracts and material costs at the lowest possible cost, while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Work with other departments to value engineer new product and projects.
• Provide support and feedback for purchasing strategy adjustments.
• Provide support and feedback regarding purchasing processes to Purchasing team.
• Work with peers to come up with ideas to cut costs. Motivate each other to achieve these goals.
• Complete detailed estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques in Microsoft Excel and / or Google Sheets.
• Design and implement strategies that reduce build-times, cost, and maintain or increase quality standards.
• Take the lead on Soils and Post-Tension engineering.
• Directly responsible for purchasing information accuracy on sales documents (option prices, custom option costing and pricing, selection, colors, etc.).

Variance Reporting

Hard Costs

Custom Options

House Release

Vendor Paperwork

Rebates

Builder of Choice

Manage Professional Relationships

Professional Appearance / Team Player

Vehicle

Other

Education

Experience / Qualifications

Skills / Abilities

Physical Requirements

Incentives