Assistant Buyer

Description:The Assistant Purchasing Agent is responsible for assisting the Director of Purchasing and Estimating Team with the preparation and maintenance of all base house costs, option costs, material take-offs, and database maintenance. The Assistant Purchasing Agent works in concert with the estimating staff in the execution of its job responsibilities. The Assistant Purchasing agent is expected to build relationships by exhibiting company’s core values in all interactions with fellow employees and trade partners. A. Coordinate material quantity take-offs and phase bids in accordance with the phase specifications, house series, and product specifications. B. Assist with Start Package releases, issuing budgets, and working with highly detailed customer selections. C. Working directly with site plans creating take-offs for Area Figures and Assemblies. D. Maintain cost database, updating descriptions, creating new items, entering pricing, and price revisions. E. Build relationships with key Trade Partners and assist with managing the Builder Portal F. Coordinate the preparation of site adjustment budgets for each new Mid-Atlantic community. G. May at times assist with subcontractor bidding, negotiation and administration. H. Perform field visits as needed.Skills:Purchasing, Procurement, Vendor managementTop Skills Details:Purchasing,Procurement,Vendor managementAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Buying experience from a builderExperience Level:Intermediate LevelAbout Aston Carter:Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:• Hiring diverse talent• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes• Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.