KB Homes Tempe , AZ 85280
Posted 7 days ago
About KB Home
KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers from those buying their first home to experienced buyers allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America, and 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 be healthier, more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more.
JOB SUMMARY: The Purchasing Administrator will be responsible for providing administrative support to National Contracts management and will interface closely with division and central purchasing groups to ensure procurement practices are consistent throughout the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Purchasing Support
Maintain and foster supplier relationships by providing national contracts leadership with ad hoc reporting needs, data analytics, specification reviews and cost reviews to market
Assist with reviewing and implementing training documentation for corporate and cross-functional division personnel
Play supportive role in development of new hire purchasing courses and standard operating procedures with internal leaders
Help test modules for errors and begin to learn how to teach the content in person during division visits and scheduled courses
Maintain and monitor division pricing tools to ensure cost is in alignment to benchmarks
Prepare reports with given direction from management regarding market conditions and product costs
Monitor direct and option costs countrywide to ensure consistency
Review contracts for adherence to company guidelines
Review data and gather reports for purchasing management as needed
Contract Administration
Support direct and indirect contract management with contract renewals, legal redlines, RFPs, adding new vendors, and managing continuums
Work in conjunction with division and national purchasing teams to maintain all supplier contracts and related documents
Maintain and update Scopes of Work for reference
Provide periodic market analysis to benchmark labor and material costs for optimization
Review bid analyses for national vendor selection
Coordinate with other departments, as needed, to drive completion of product plans to ensure adequate time for bidding processes
Process and communicate cost changes
Collaborate with centralized purchasing to resolve any vendor payment delays and communicate as necessary with the divisions
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications/Licenses
Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven and strong abilities in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to pull and analyze data from a retail environment and communicate it accurately to stakeholders and make sound recommendations to cross-functional teams
Exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, and creative problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly, accurately and assertively
Technically strong and able to adapt to the use of varied software applications and learn new systems
Strong eye for detail and accuracy for all assignments, especially those that are shared with both internal and external stakeholders
Critical thinker and self-starter with an ability to demonstrate leadership skills
Ability to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner
Strong project management skills
A demonstrated ability to work creatively and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and to respond immediately to issues and changing priorities
Base understanding of consumer behavior in a retail environment
Work Requirements
8-hour workdays with flexibility to work overtime when necessary. Shift is in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays with Mondays & Fridays working remote.
Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company
Position will be located in Phoenix, AZ with the opportunity to work onsite when required and remotely in hybrid form as confirmed with management
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthly.
Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits: Employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days, and a monthly mobile phone stipend.
Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!
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