Purchasing Assistant - D.R. Horton : Job Details

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. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Assistant for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will support the purchasing department with a variety of clerical tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain vendor packets and qualifications
• Requests for pricing, load price changes
• Revising/updating features lists
• Updating projects vendor lists
• Pricing and distributing design changes
• Keeping all plans updated and in stock
• New project product binders
• Keep the office organized
• Coordinate all paperwork for vendors
• Process purchase orders, change orders and notices to proceed
• Create and maintain contract files
• Research invoice or purchase order issues as needed
• Prepare bid packages

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Primary Location: Mississippi-Ridgeland

Organization: Home Builder

Schedule: Full-time