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KB Home

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Logistics
    Construction & Surveying
  • Las Vegas

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, 3+ years in procurement, strong math skills, proficiency in Excel, and effective communication abilities. Real estate experience is preferred.
  • You will implement purchasing processes, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, streamline supply chains, manage options databases, and collaborate on plan development with architecture teams.

Requirements

  • Education
  • High School Diploma required
  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business, Accounting, Communications, or related field.
  • Experience
  • 3+ years of progressive experience with material and/or trade partner procurement
  • Prior real estate experience, preferably in the homebuilding field preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • General knowledge of residential construction and the components needed to construct single family and multi-family homes.
  • Need to have the skills required to analyze direct cost to maintain or improve budgets.
  • Must be able to multi task and meet deadlines, high level of organization required.
  • Need to possess strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to negotiate contracts that will support the division needs.
  • Display a cooperative attitude at all times.
  • Must have strong mathematical and statistical aptitude.
  • Interact with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional and supportive manner.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong experience in using various computerized systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Work Requirements
  • Ability to maintain ethical behavior at all times
  • Periodic travel will be required
  • Need to be able to work a full work day with additional time after hours if needed

Responsibilities

  • Responsible For Implementing The Purchasing Process
  • Establish material take-off’s and cost estimates
  • Evaluate subcontractors
  • Request and review all bids
  • Conduct effective negotiations to achieve desired results
  • Strive for regulation of fair and reasonable contracts
  • Make final decision and deliver professional contract awards
  • Facilitate documentation of bids
  • Ensure contract administration process flows efficiently
  • Aggressively streamline the labor and material supply chain with the construction team
  • Seek out and eliminate waste in processes, materials and pricing
  • Leverage national contracts and other economies of scale for division use
  • Manage sales and studio option maintenance and creation
  • Ensure options database is updated to reflect changes and upgrades on a consistent basis
  • Manage new plan maintenance and development with KB Architecture

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Purchasing Agent at KB Home?

The primary responsibilities include conducting bid evaluations, negotiating with vendors, selecting contractors, managing contracts, purchase orders, and expense controls to secure the best value at a fair cost.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A High School Diploma is required, with an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business, Accounting, Communications, or a related field.

How many years of experience are required for the Purchasing Agent role?

A minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in material and/or trade partner procurement is required, preferably with prior real estate experience in the homebuilding field.

What skills are necessary for a Purchasing Agent at KB Home?

Candidates should have a general knowledge of residential construction, strong analytical skills for cost analysis, the ability to multitask and meet deadlines, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, periodic travel will be required for the Purchasing Agent position.

What does KB Home offer in terms of employee compensation and benefits?

KB Home provides above average compensation packages, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans, and excellent promotional opportunities.

How important is diversity in the hiring process at KB Home?

Diversity is very important at KB Home, and the company is committed to hiring a diverse work team.

Are unsolicited resumes accepted from recruiters?

No, KB Home does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings without a valid written agreement.

Are candidates expected to work after hours if needed?

Yes, candidates should be able to work a full workday and may be required to work additional hours after the regular workday if needed.

What kind of attitude is expected from a Purchasing Agent at KB Home?

A cooperative attitude is expected at all times from Purchasing Agents at KB Home.

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KB Home

Built on Relationships

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1957
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States, operating in 47 markets from coast to coast, and building over 680,000 quality homes in our more than 65-year history. What sets KB Home apart is our focus on building strong, personal relationships with every customer — from those buying their first home to experienced buyers — so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. No two KB homes are the same. That’s because every home is uniquely built for each customer, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first national builder to make a broad commitment to building ENERGY STAR® certified homes, a standard that fewer than 10% of new homes nationwide meet, and KB Home has built more ENERGY STAR certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to deliver greater comfort and well-being than new homes without certification. Reflecting the company’s commitment to creating an exceptional homebuying experience, KB Home is the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder based on homebuyer satisfaction surveys from a leading third-party review site.