Assistant Purchasing Manager – Manufactured Homes

Posted 18-Oct-2024 (EST) | Athens, TX, USA | Full Time

Champion Home Builders, Inc.

in Athens TX is seeking an Assistant Purchasing Manager to join our team!

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and 401k plan with company match

WHO ARE WE??

Champion Home Builders has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry for decades and is one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and modular buildings which can be found throughout the US and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team! In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive and enjoyable environment for every employee!

COME JOIN US!

POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant Purchasing Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

LOCATION: Athens, TX

Summary: Coordinates the purchase of products and services under the direction of the purchasing manager for the organization. Duties include maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers, conducting market research to identify the best quality materials and services at the best price, and handling all company administrative responsibilities associated with purchases, order tracking, purchasing agreements and product records. Carries out responsibilities in addition to the above as directed by the purchasing manager. Responsibilities include maintaining accounts as assigned by the purchasing manager, ensuring the proper inventory levels at all times. Also responsible for assisting and conducting inventory and maintaining plant cleanliness and organization. Completes, corrects, and files purchase orders for assigned accounts and assists the purchasing manager in maintaining paperwork involved in the procurement process.

Responsibilities:

Counts, inventories, procures and oversees materials and services from vendors and suppliers as assigned by the purchasing manager

Prepares and issues purchase orders based on inventory needs on a weekly basis

Participates in the preparation of inventory and assists the purchasing manager in updating and improving the inventory process, as well as the completion of all tasks required to take and complete an inventory properly

Oversees all activities related to the management of commodities as assigned by the purchasing manager, including the disposal of damaged or obsolete materials, charging back vendors and suppliers for defective materials, and the proper storage of all goods purchased

Works with vendors and suppliers on delivery requirements and follows up on all late or missed deliveries

Uses the company designated procurement system to purchase, track and dispose of all commodities for plant use.

Qualifications:

Experience in manufactured or modular housing construction, including the use and storage of all materials involved in the construction of homes in a plant environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

Proficiency in Teams

Understanding of supply chain management and inventory management systems

Working knowledge of Navision ERP or other ERP systems is a plus

Must be able to meet deadlines, work under pressure, follow best practices and company policies

Must be able to multitask and have the ability to consistently follow best practices when managing accounts

Must be able to resolve issues calmly and with professional conduct

Understanding of all materials related to the construction of homes under the HUD and UBC codes

Understanding of the construction process of factory-built housing is a must

Sense of urgency in resolving issues and improving processes is also a requirement

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university or three years of experience in material management or handling preferred

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.