Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Purchasing Assistant | D.R. Horton

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at D.R. Horton, located in Smyrna, TN. D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest homebuilder in the U.S., founded in 1978 and publicly traded, specializing in high-quality homes for entry-level and first-time move-up markets, also offering mortgage financing and title services. This position supports the Purchasing Department by executing various essential clerical tasks, ensuring smooth operations and efficient vendor and project management within a Fortune 500 company. The Purchasing Assistant plays a key role in maintaining accuracy and organization for the department.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Smyrna, TN
• Team: Purchasing Department
• Mission: Support the purchasing department by handling clerical tasks related to vendor management, pricing, documentation, and order processing.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Vendor Support: Maintain vendor packets, qualifications, and project vendor lists, while coordinating all vendor paperwork.
• Pricing & Updates: Process requests for pricing, load price changes, and revise/update features lists for accuracy.
• Order Processing: Process purchase orders, change orders, and notices to proceed.
• Documentation: Create and maintain contract files, organize new project product binders, and keep all plans updated and in stock.
• Issue Resolution: Research invoice or purchase order issues as needed and prepare bid packages.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Six months to one year of related administrative or clerical experience and/or training.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, clerical support, record-keeping, and data entry abilities.