Purchasing Agent

Redwood Living Inc • Independence, OH

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Agent will be responsible for evaluating and onboarding new vendors, soliciting and reviewing vendor bids to ensure compliance and accuracy in accordance with the scope of work, architectural details, and budget. The Purchasing Agent role involves soliciting and negotiating bids, executing all necessary contractual documents, and ensuring vendor performance meets company standards. The ideal candidate will combine meticulous attention to detail with effective collaboration, providing critical support to both construction operations and accounting teams. The position requires a proactive, project-focused approach to manage change orders, project-specific exhibits, and budget adherence, ensuring all projects are set up for success from the earliest stages. As such, you will be expected to act as a Redwood brand ambassador, promote our brand, and provide the best resident experience possible. All Redwood employees are expected to conduct all organizational business and practices in accordance with Redwood company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2-3 years of related experience
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Financial skills, particularly focusing on budget management
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• General computer proficiency, especially Microsoft office
• Valid Driver’s License
• Familiarity in estimating software
• Respectfulness, trustworthiness, empathy and leadership
• The ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong communication skills and general business acumen
• The ability to communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels
• Proven ability to plan, organize and implement multiple tasks/projects on a concurrent, real-time basis
• Self-starter with good work ethic and ability to prioritize

Responsibilities

• Solicit, negotiate, and review contractor/vendor bids and ensure Redwood expectations and standards are adhered to.
• Create and execute all purchase orders and trade agreements prior to project start date maintaining department standards and expectations.
• Create and execute all relevant change orders.
• Create all project specific exhibits as assigned.
• Provide proper business justification for over budget contractual documents.
• Assist construction accounting as needed with invoice discrepancies related to contractual documentation.
• Collaborate with construction operations on cost analysis and budget creation for new projects.
• Collaborate with Director of Construction on vendor/contractor performance, quality, and costing data with existing companies plus assist in new vendor/contractor onboarding.
• Provide support to RCC team members for key administrative tasks.
• Attend and/or lead all relevant meetings as assigned.
• Visit active construction projects as directed.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discover the amazing benefits and perks that Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods offers! Visit our website today to learn more and see why Redwood is a great place to work:Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods | Employee Benefits & Perks [http://www.byredwood.com/benefits]

What This Job Offers

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