Job Description

Champion Home Builders, Inc.

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

FLSA Status: Non -Exempt

Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Processes Requests for Quotations (RFQs) by assisting with their preparation, sending them to suppliers and following up with suppliers for their timely response.
• Gathers commodity market prices for reporting purposes.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices based on inventory needs after an inventory is taken.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Work with suppliers on invoice and payment issues.
• Meet with vendors to review new products and review already placed orders.
• Maintain price changes by working with accounting to keep addendums accurate.

Competencies

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Must have strong analytical skills and be capable of interpreting data and information
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment or adopt or modify methods and standards to meet assigned duties/objectives
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and follow through with requests for assistance
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must live the Champion Operating Principles

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Manufactured housing industry experience desired
• Purchasing or Materials experience desired