Purchasing Agent

Risewell Homes. • Irving, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position helps to drive financial efficiency for the division by effectively bidding, awarding, and managing trade contracts. The Purchasing Agent will oversee bid invitations, identify discrepancies in bids, negotiate price adjustments, and develop comprehensive bid analyses and recommendations. They will evaluate costs and potential profits of construction features, assist the Purchasing Manager in managing supplier and contract databases, and track rebates and model discounts. This role requires a deep understanding of the construction industry, including reading architectural plans and maintaining familiarity with industry terminology and bidding best practices. The Purchasing Agent will also proactively manage and resolve conflicts with trade partners and field staff, and communicate with various internal teams and Corporate Contracts.

Requirements

• 3+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in the homebuilding industry.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with a strong focus on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable communicating cross-functionally with internal and external business partners.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a dynamic environment.
• Possess a deep understanding of the construction industry, including reading architectural plans, and maintaining familiarity with industry terminology and bidding best practices.
• A valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance is required at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bid invitations to ensure top-tier bidder participation and communicate award decisions and rejections.
• Identify discrepancies in bids, negotiate price adjustments, and develop comprehensive bid analyses and recommendations.
• Evaluate costs and potential profits of construction features and provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager in managing supplier and contract databases, tracking rebates and model discounts, and posting approved Feature Specifications.
• Provide guidance on scope and contract updates to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor and track pricing trends and fluctuations in building materials, labor, and equipment.
• Communicate with Project Management, Construction, Sales, and Design teams.
• Collaborate with Corporate Contracts to ensure all contracts and change orders are executed in a timely manner.
• Possess a deep understanding of the construction industry, including reading architectural plans, and maintaining familiarity with industry terminology and bidding best practices.
• Proactively manage and resolve conflicts with trade partners and field staff.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance coverage for team members and their dependents
• Generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement
• Paid disability, parental and military leave
• Company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances
• A 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• A wellness incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level