Purchasing Agent - Empire Homes
Willowdale Asset Management•Austin, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Purchasing Agent manages the end-to-end purchasing and trade partner procurement process, including bid solicitation, pricing analysis, contract administration, and purchasing-system management. The role supports profitable and efficient homebuilding operations by working closely 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 located at Empire’s Austin division office.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in the new home/residential construction industry, specifically in purchasing or estimating.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Strong technical acumen in determining takeoff requirements from plans.
- Knowledge of and experience with builder accounting and purchasing software systems, including NewStar and BuildPro.
- Knowledge of construction trades and building materials.
- Thorough plan-reading skills 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 support compliance and project readiness.
- Build and maintain trade partner relationships, supporting 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 current.
- Oversee purchasing systems and data integrity within FAST/Newstar and BuildPro, including option creation, pricing updates, and rebate management.
- Maintain 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 Home Ownership Program discounts on Empire Homes.
- Employer-paid benefits, including paid sick time.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.
- Continuing education support and learning and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to collaborate with skilled and visionary professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
