National Purchasing Administrator

KB Home•Tempe, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Administrator to support our National Purchasing team. In this role, you will serve as a key partner between national leadership and division purchasing teams, helping to ensure procurement practices are consistent, efficient, and aligned across the organization.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Procurement, or a related field required
1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience within homebuilding or construction setting required
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to extract insights for key stakeholders and make actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise messaging
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and tools
Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills across cross-functional teams
Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Foundational understanding of consumer behavior in a retail setting
8-hour workdays with flexibility to work overtime when needed; may include some work on weekends or holidays dependent upon business needs which would be communicated in advance when possible
Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company
Ability to travel up to 50%
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
Ability to move about work location
Ability to drive/travel as needed
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio)
Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales)

Responsibilities

Maintain and foster strong supplier relationships by supporting reporting, data analytics, specification reviews, and cost benchmarking
Assist in the development and rollout of purchasing training materials and standard operating procedures
Monitor and maintain pricing tools to ensure alignment with company benchmarks
Prepare reports on market conditions, product costs, and pricing trends
Track direct and optional costs across divisions to ensure consistency nationwide
Review contracts to ensure compliance with company standards and guidelines
Provide data analysis and reporting support to purchasing leadership as needed
Support lifecycle management of national contracts, including renewals, RFPs, vendor onboarding, and legal updates
Partner with division and national purchasing teams to maintain contract documentation and records
Update and manage Scopes of Work and related contract materials
Conduct market analyses to benchmark labor and material costs and identify optimization opportunities
Assist in evaluating bids to support vendor selection decisions
Coordinate across departments to ensure timely execution of product plans and bidding processes
Process and communicate cost changes across stakeholders
Collaborate with centralized purchasing to resolve vendor payment issues and ensure timely communication with divisions