Purchasing Coordinator
Description

Improving quality of life, one home at a time.


At Rausch Coleman Homes, we honor God through our commitment to Integrity and Excellence in all aspects of homebuilding. We place the highest value upon the customer by exceeding expectations, and upon our team members by committing to professional development. We aspire to build the best quality affordable homes and we hold ourselves accountable to that goal.


Rausch Coleman Homes is a top 25 homebuilder and one of the largest private builders in the United States. For over 65 years, we've helped families better their lives and achieve their dream of home ownership. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, Rausch Coleman Homes offers competitive pay, health insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and much more. For more information about what it's like to work for Rausch Coleman Homes, including a more comprehensive listing of company benefits, please visit careers.rauschcoleman.com.


Position Summary
 

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for keeping all current vendor paperwork and insurances up to date as well as processing new vendor paperwork. They are the primary representative of Rausch Coleman Homes for our trade partner relations. They are responsible for reconciling invoices for materials used in the building of Rausch Coleman Homes. They will work with national rebates and local tax policies. 


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and indirectly to Vice President of Operations
  • Responsible for accurate vendor information at all times
  • Responsible for reconciling invoices
  • Ensure trade partner compliance with national rebate programs
  • Responsible for researching and claiming tax credits available for new home building
  • Responsible for managing the Pre-Start Report and process
  • Responsible for ordering house documents such as plot plans
  • Responsible for marking up blueprints and preparing files for permitting
  • Responsible for preparing job start packets and releasing Purchase Orders and Work Orders to begin construction
  • Responsible for paying on-line fees and reconciling through Concur
  • Additional duties as required.
Requirements
  • At least one year in an office environment/admin type role
  • Strong accounting skills
  • Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
  • Working knowledge of the basic materials and methods used by trade partners
  • Excellent organization skills and possesses the ability to multi-task
  • Self-motivated and the ability to solve problems effectively
  • Be professional in dress, manners, and conduct
  • Knowledge of standard computer applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years' experience of purchasing background with a high preference given for knowledge of production home building
  • Experience in excel data collection and analysis
  • Solid understanding of data consolidation and reporting
  • Experience in a customer service position
  • Experience in Concur or equivalent program

Physical Demands

  • Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently and frequently moving small objects.
  • Frequently sitting for long periods of time
  • Walking or standing occasionally
  • This position works mostly indoors going outdoors may be frequently required
  • Must have manual use of hands and vision to use computer constantly

Our benefits package for full time employees includes:

  • Medical Insurance – PPO and HDHP Options
  • HSA – with eligible HDHP 
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) – includes company match of up to 5%
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Adoption Assistance and Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • And More!