Purchasing Field Auditor

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Purchasing Field Auditor in the Purchasing Department. The right candidate will ensure that the correct materials needed are delivered for work performed via onsite inspections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform onsite inspections of all delivered materials at homes throughout the construction process

Assess waste on jobsites to adjust takeoffs, taking note of the misuse or excessive waste of materials by turnkey subcontractors and communicating the details to the Construction and Purchasing Departments

Manage all aspects of proper usage and installation of those materials

Determine if accurate material quantities are delivered. Coordinate with material suppliers on incorrect material deliveries or delivery of damaged materials

Provide direction to the field installation subcontractors on allocated materials for each area of the house as communicated by the Purchasing Department

Determine if there is incorrect material usage by subcontractors, provide the appropriate direction on correction to the subcontractors, and communicate the issue to the Construction Department and Purchasing Department

Determine all material overages and coordinate the pickup of those materials by the material suppliers

Be aware of ever-changing applicable building codes and OSHA requirements which would alter material types, material usage, or material quantities

Issue purchase orders for any material shortages and determine if the takeoffs need adjustment

Adjust material takeoffs in the operating system

Issue back charges for the material overages

Perform checklists and complete reports that aid in controlling the efficient management of all of the materials on all home types

Communicate with counterparts to ensure the efficient management of all of the materials on all home types across all areas of the division

Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

One to three years of related experience and/or training

Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication skills

Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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Schedule: Full-time