Purchasing Agent

Summary: Job Title: Purchasing Agent Department: Materials Reports to: Materials Manager Location: Detroit Lakes, MN About Us: Since 1970, Dynamic Homes has maintained a reputation for excellence in the building industry.
We have been an innovator by setting the pace for modular construction.
Our employees and the teamwork they exhibit are what truly make Dynamic Homes the quality company that is today.
If you have a passion for a career in a growing organization with a team focus, we encourage you to apply for a position with us.
Dynamic Homes is looking for individuals to join our team who are proud of our legacy and share in our vision to create each customer’s dream home! Summary : The primary role is responsible to select and purchase raw materials and supplies for the Company at favorable costs.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reviews blue prints to calculate material quantities and orders materials to be available for production according to lead times and back log.
Responsible for the timely planning, scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services consistent with Company policy and performance standards.
Attends supplier shows to gain knowledge of materials and vendor availability.
Assists with damaged and obsolete materials sale.
Coordinates vendor schedules for annual Sales meeting.
Searches for new product to enhance sales and profits of Company.
Negotiates prices and terms with suppliers and recommends supplier “super buys” to Management.
Communicates upcoming shortages or problems to Production and assists in the resolution of design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
Assists Customer Service with warrantable issues on materials.
Provides brochures and samples of materials to Sales Team.
Provides pricing on special products for order processing and estimating departments.
Maintains a favorable working relationship with all employees to promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment in order to facilitate positive employee moral, productivity, and continued improvement.
Conforms with safety rules and uses all appropriate safety equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies Leadership.
Teamwork Orientation.
Technical Capacity.
Communication Proficiency.
Initiative.
Decision Making.
Customer/Client Focus.
Supervisory Responsibility This job has no supervisory responsibilities Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and color vision.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position.
Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.
m.
to 3:30 p.
m.
Evening work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of building materials used in housing construction and ability to read blue prints.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: Ability to operate a computer and supportive software including Great Plains Dynamics, inventory and internet software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Maintains a valid Driver’s license Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and color vision.
AAP/EEO Statement Dynamic Homes, LLC.
is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits Competitive Pay Additional Bonus Compensation 401(k) Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life, AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Employee Purchase Program