Purchasing Agent

The Residential Construction Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, labor, and services required for residential construction projects. This role supports construction operations by ensuring cost-effective purchasing, reliable vendor relationships, and timely delivery of materials and services in alignment with project schedules, budgets, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, equipment, and subcontracted services for residential construction projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors, including bid solicitation and contract negotiation
• Track material and subcontractor costs and support budget and value engineering efforts
• Coordinate purchasing activities with construction schedules and resolve supply issues
• Prepare and maintain accurate purchase orders, contracts, and purchasing records
• Ensure compliance with company standards, contracts, and applicable regulations
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings achieved versus budget through negotiations and competitive bidding
• Purchase order accuracy with minimal pricing or scope errors
• On-time delivery rate of materials and subcontracted services
• On time Home starts
• Vendor compliance with insurance, licensing, and contractual requirements
• Competitive bid coverage in accordance with company policy
• Timeliness of issue resolution for backorders, shortages, or vendor disputes
• Accuracy and completeness of records in purchasing and construction management systems
  
  

Qualifications

• Required:
• 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in residential construction or a related field
• Strong understanding of residential construction materials, trades, and scopes of work
• Experience soliciting bids and negotiating pricing and contracts
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency with purchasing or construction management software. ECI strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Preferred:
• Experience working with homebuilders or residential developers
• Understanding of Construction Schedule
• Familiarity with Build Pro or similar construction purchasing systems
• Knowledge of local building markets and vendor networks
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, or a related field
  
  

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based with occasional jobsite visits. Standard business hours are expected, with flexibility required to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

• 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in residential construction or a related field
• Strong understanding of residential construction materials, trades, and scopes of work
• Experience soliciting bids and negotiating pricing and contracts
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency with purchasing or construction management software. ECI strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Preferred:
• Experience working with homebuilders or residential developers
• Understanding of Construction Schedule
• Familiarity with Build Pro or similar construction purchasing systems
• Knowledge of local building markets and vendor networks
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, or a related field
  
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• 2 weeks paid personal/sick/vacation time
• Federal holidays off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (employee-paid)
• IRA retirement plan with 1% company match
• Parking Included
• Annual performance bonus
• Professional development support
• Casual Fridays / early release before major holidays