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Purchasing Agent

Champion Homes, Fort Polk, Louisiana, United States, 71459

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Work in a place where your team values YOU. Champion Home Builders, Inc.

wants YOU! We are seeking to hire a Purchasing Agent to join our team in the Leesville, LA region. Overview

Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and is one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. We offer factory-built solutions including single-family and multi-family homes, as well as commercial and government buildings. Our homes and buildings are found throughout the United States and western Canada. We strive to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee. What We Offer

401k plan with company match paid vacation paid holidays medical Rx Dental, vision, and life insurance Job Title and Status

Job Title:

Purchasing Agent FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Summary

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. Other duties may be assigned. 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 Background check and Drug Screen are required.

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