Cavco Industries, Inc.

Purchasing Assistant

Cavco Industries, Inc.  •  Waco, TX (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Purchasing Assistant coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies, and purchases all inventory to meet production requirements by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with daily purchasing activities, order entry, and vendor communication
  • Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records
  • Prepare and analyze purchasing reports in Excel
  • Coordinate with production, accounting, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • Support the Purchasing Manager with administrative and analytical tasks
  • Performs various other job duties as assigned and needed
  • Prepares purchase orders and sends to supplier and department originating request.
  • Expedites delivery of goods to users.
  • Meets production requirements on a daily basis while controlling inventory levels with various lead times.
  • Assists heavily with periodic plant inventory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must maintain a clean and insurable driving record throughout employment, as defined by company vehicle insurance standards
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Prior purchasing or supply chain experience preferred
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and self-management
  • Effective planning and organization skills
  • Excellent listening skills and be able to offer solutions to unique situations
  • Attention to detail and self-management
  • Empathetic outlook and the ability to work on a team
Cavco Industries, Inc.

About Cavco Industries, Inc.

At Cavco, a leader in offsite home construction at 31 building lines nationwide, we ignite opportunity through the delivery of innovative, affordable housing. We exist for our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. We look for innovative ways to take on the affordable housing crisis to help real people find, fund and protect their homes providing stability and opportunity. Employing 6000+ smart, talented and dedicated people across the country, we are proud to build and provide affordable homes.

Investing in our employees and their futures is a key component of who Cavco is. Our continued growth provides our employees the opportunity to learn and grow with the company. We have invested in skills training as well as employee and leadership development. We are committed to providing internal opportunities and have been rewarded by the loyalty of some of the best experts in the business.

Founded in 1965, Cavco is a leading designer and builder of factory-built structures including manufactured homes, modular homes, commercial buildings, park model RVs and vacation cabins. The company employs approximately 7,000 people and operates 31 homebuilding production lines. Our insurance group, Standard Casualty, offers a wide range of insurance products for manufactured home owners, and our finance subsidiary, CountryPlace Mortgage, who seek the opportunity to help build a future focused on helping people achieve the life-changing dream of home ownership. In order to build homes for the customers we serve, we have to start at home with a workforce as diverse and empowered as our customers. To this end, we take great care to evaluate all employees and job applicants equally, based on merit, competence and qualifications.

Cavco | Where Exceptional Meets Affordable

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Year Founded
1965
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