Purchasing Agent

Sekisui House US•Salt Lake City, UT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports residential construction operations by sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting with trade partners and suppliers to support assigned communities. The role ensures competitive pricing, accurate scopes of work, and timely availability of materials and services to meet construction schedules and cost targets. Working cross-functionally with Construction, Estimating, Design, and Operations, this position contributes to budget accuracy, value engineering efforts, and consistent purchasing execution. The role operates with moderate supervision while applying professional judgment, market knowledge, and construction understanding to resolve routine to moderately complex purchasing challenges.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, or construction operations OR 6–8 years of equivalent experience.
Solid understanding of purchasing principles, contract terms, and cost analysis.
Strong negotiation and vendor-management capabilities.
Ability to analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions.
Effective communication skills for working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with purchasing or ERP systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools.
Detail orientation with strong organizational and follow-through abilities.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, scopes, and material requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills using prior experience and analytical thinking.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
Experience in homebuilding or residential construction purchasing.
Familiarity with procurement platforms or construction-related purchasing tools.

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and maintain qualified trade partners and suppliers to support assigned divisions or communities.
Prepare, issue, and manage bid packages, scopes of work, and takeoffs to ensure complete, accurate, and competitive pricing.
Solicit, analyze, and compare bids; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts in alignment with company policies and budget targets.
Coordinate closely with Construction, Estimating, Operations, and Product teams to align purchasing decisions with plans, specifications, schedules, and build cycles.
Maintain purchasing data, contracts, scopes, and pricing within purchasing and ERP systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy across communities.
Support value engineering initiatives by analyzing costs, identifying alternatives, and recommending cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
Monitor trade partner performance, availability, and compliance; assist in resolving pricing discrepancies, scope gaps, or performance concerns.
Support new community setup activities, including bid launches, contract awards, documentation setup, and community kickoff coordination.
Research market conditions, materials, and supplier trends to support competitive positioning and informed purchasing decisions.
Assist with process improvements, documentation standards, and best practices to improve purchasing efficiency and cost control.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

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