Purchasing Agent - Empire Homes
About The Position
The Purchasing Agent manages the end-to-end purchasing and trade partner procurement process for Empire Homes. This includes bid solicitation, pricing analysis, contract administration, and purchasing system management to support profitable and efficient homebuilding operations. The role partners with trade partners and land, construction, and leadership teams to drive cost savings, maintain accurate pricing and specifications, and ensure operational readiness for new and existing communities. The position is based in the Austin division office at 3737 Executive Center Drive, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78731.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in the new home or residential construction industry, specifically in purchasing or estimating.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong technical acumen in determining takeoff requirements based on plans.
- Knowledge and experience with builder accounting and purchasing software systems, including NewStar and BuildPro.
- Knowledge of construction trades and building materials, thorough plan-reading ability, and understanding of the residential construction process.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full bid process, including preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, conducting bid comparisons, and securing competitive pricing from trade partners.
- Develop, maintain, and administer price agreements, trade contracts, vendor records, and onboarding documentation to ensure compliance and project readiness.
- Build and maintain trade partner relationships and support negotiations, performance evaluations, and value engineering initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain base plan and option pricing, ensuring profitability targets are met and pricing data remains accurate and up to date.
- Oversee purchasing systems and data integrity within FAST/Newstar and BuildPro, including option creation, pricing updates, and rebate management.
- Maintain accurate builder specifications, feasibilities, construction plan revisions, and related documentation.
- Coordinate plot plan approvals, model home processes, and purchasing support for community startups, openings, and relaunches.
Benefits
- Employee discounts on Empire Homes through the Employee Home Ownership Program.
- Employer-paid benefits, including paid sick time.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.
- Continuing education support and learning and development opportunities.
- Emphasis on time outside of work being as important as time at work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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