Purchasing Agent

CHALLENGER BUILDING LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Join Challenger Homes, one of Colorado Springs’ largest homebuilders. At Challenger Homes, we’re energetic and passionate about what we do. We value creative, flexible, thorough, bold, and determined people in our organization with a passion for building beautiful communities. Our company's mission is “Making Life Better” for our customers, trade partners, investors, employees, and our community. Together, we contribute to the success of the organization, but also to the success and growth of our community. We understand the impact we have and strive to develop and build in smart, innovative ways that we are proud to call our communities. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and mission. We are searching for an experienced Purchasing Agent to provide strategic direction, grow the company, and ensure its sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
3 to 5 years of purchasing experience in residential construction
Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scopes of work, and trade partner management required
Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and scopes of work
Proficient in Excel and purchasing/ERP systems
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Purchasing preferred
3 to 5 years of purchasing experience in residential construction (production or semi-custom homebuilding preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) and CAD software
PMP certification or similar project management credential preferred
Remain calm and professional in stressful situations
Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible attitude
Self-motivated and self-directed, able to work independently
Collaboration skills to work with the Purchasing team and leadership

Responsibilities

Solicits, evaluates, and negotiates bids from qualified trade partners and suppliers
Establishes and maintains trade contracts, master agreements, and pricing schedules
Creates, issues, and manages purchase orders in accordance with Company policy
Ensures scopes of work are completed and aligned with construction documents
Maintains current pricing, escalation clauses, and contract amendments
Coordinates re-bids and contract renewals as required
Monitors cost variances and supports budget alignments with Estimating
Identifies cost-saving and value engineering opportunities
Works closely with Construction to align trade availability and build schedules
Resolves pricing disputes, scope gaps, and trade partner performance issues
Partners with Accounting to research and resolve invoice or payment issues
Supports Warranty by addressing trade responsibility and post-close issues
Ensures trade partners maintain required insurance and licensing documents
Maintains organized and audible purchasing and contract records
Assists with risk mitigation through clear scopes, exclusion, and contract language
Performs other related duties as assigned by management