Purchasing Coordinator

A day in the life of a Purchasing Coordinator:   

As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient completion of tasks, tracking trade partner performance, company initiatives, and NHD planning dates/timelines. Working in an office setting three days a week, your daily activities will include preparing bid requests, assembling submittals, tracking approvals, preparing, and tracking contract signatures, and collaborating closely with Purchasing Managers to assemble Viability Packages from Trades for evaluation as potential new Trade Partners. You will facilitate access to HB1 (ERP Software) for viable Trade Partners, provide support in the contracting process from beginning to end, maintain Trade Partner Master Agreements, prepare price increase requests for management review, coordinate market testing, and swiftly rebid as necessary. Additionally, you will monitor and maintain scopes of work, model rebate addendums and unit pricing for each trade, attend weekly departmental meetings, maintain databases used in developing cost estimates, update reporting tools, assist in maintaining a database for new plans and pricing, and aid in the preparation of preliminary budgets for base pricing and market analysis.   

Technical Tools Used Daily  

• SA Global Homebuilder One (HB1) 
• Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint  

What is Stanley Martin looking for in a Purchasing Coordinator?   

The ideal Purchasing Coordinator candidate is organized, detailed and can work on multiple projects simultaneously. The candidate is a team player and knows how to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude. Being able to communicate clearly and build strong internal and external relationships is imperative to the success of this role.   

Must Haves:  

• Attention to detail 
• Enjoys data entry and working with numbers 
• Excited to collaborate in a team environment 
• Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others