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M/I Homes

Purchasing Agent

M/I Homes, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916


Who we Are:M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets.Southwest Florida is M/I Homes’ newest division in Florida, covering Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and parts of Sarasota counties.

This position offers great career growth opportunities in this new division as we continue to grow in this market.

M/I Homes offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical/dental, 401(k) with a company match, bonus opportunity and much more!We are currently expanding our division and looking for driven, passionate members to join our M/I Homes TEAM in Southwest Florida.

Where you work matters!Job Summary:This position manages subcontractor price negotiations and contracts within the assigned division.Duties and Responsibilities:Manage negotiating and executing of contracts for the purchase of all material and laborPrepare bid packages, collect pricing, negotiate contracts, maintain scopes of work, administer contracts and control budgetsInvolved with trade management, vendor loading/assignment, bi-directional service, and quality (M/I Homes to vendor; vendor to M/I Homes) and vendor contractingPerform take-offs and calculate costs for various phases of constructionProficiency in the operation and maintenance of JD Edwards system on a day-to-day basisManage and maintain cost and price data for community specifications and standard option offeringsKey involvement in the New Home Design ProcessKey involvement in the Value Engineering ProcessMentor and train other personnel within the purchasing department and within the divisionCompiles, verifies, calculates, and distributes hard cost items including costs for permits, driveways, public walks, and lot programming in order to provide accurate housing budgets (area figures).Oversee vendor training and new contractor orientationsAccountable for all vendor rebate and incentive recognition in the divisionAssist the VP of Purchasing with researching and implementing new products, construction processes and/or servicesEnsures closed loop interdepartmental communication and issue resolutionStrategic departmental planning and structureOther duties and responsibilities as assignedRequirementsMinimum Education/Experience/Knowledge:Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.Minimum of 5 years experience in purchasing and/or estimating developing accurate construction estimates and negotiating material and labor contractsWork Conditions:Office environment with occasional travel to job sitesBenefitsM/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan, employee home purchase plan and more.We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.#IND123