Division Purchasing Agent

David Weekley Homes•Carrollton, TX

17h

About The Position

As a Purchasing Agent at David Weekley Homes, you’ll play a key role in helping deliver high-quality homes on time and on budget. You’ll collaborate with vendors, builders and internal team members to source materials, negotiate pricing and make sure every detail aligns with our purpose of Building Dreams and Enhancing Lives. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both the office and the field sides of residential homebuilding. We believe great homes start with great partnerships- and you’ll make that happen every day.

Requirements

2 or more years in residential construction operations or purchasing preferred
Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated success in this area
Track record of building great partnerships with vendors and internal team members
Strong math and MS Excel computer skills are essential; exposure to JD Edwards beneficial
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Naturally curious, self-directed, adaptable to change, disciplined work habits, good organizational skills

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate hard costs and pricing for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with Division goals
Establish and maintain effective sourcing and category management programs
Manage Scopes of Work with internal teams and trade partners to drive efficiency and quality; coordinate with the National Category Management Team
Address warranty issues and oversee Curated Programs with Preferred Partners
Support plan updates and redline changes, participating in new floor plan and lot-specific walks to improve design and value
Oversee the full bid process, ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and competitive
Negotiate contracts and model discounts to secure optimal pricing and performance
Report category pricing and bid results to Regional and National Teams, providing recommendations for approval