Purchasing Coordinator

KB Home • Las Vegas, NV

14d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Purchasing Coordinator, you’ll support the day-to-day operations of our Purchasing department. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external trade partners to manage documentation, coordinate vendor activities, and ensure timely processing of purchasing tasks. Play a key role in maintaining purchasing systems, facilitating communication, and providing support across the division to help drive operational efficiency and vendor performance. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality homes aligned with production schedules.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 2 years of General Office Organization, Contract Administration, Administrative Assistance experiences.
• Ability to maintain the highest Ethical behavior
• Self-motivated and able to work responsibly in a team environment
• Work well with all people from all backgrounds
• Ability to stay organized and manages priorities in an efficient manner
• Proficient in using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook mandatory
• Exceptional communication skills necessary, both written and verbal
• Detail oriented with good follow-up and follow-thru skills
• Good people and problem-solving skills
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to move about work location
• Ability to drive/travel as needed
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed ( for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio )
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions ( for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales )

Nice To Haves

• Accounting or Business Management degree is helpful but not necessary
• Construction product and process knowledge helpful, Residential Purchasing and Contracting preferred
• Possess strong negotiation skills and experience (Senior Coordinator)
• Possess ability to develop strong negotiation skills (Coordinator)

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities by processing lot starts, late changes, and pricing contract requests within defined timelines.
• Maintain and update community-specific options and selections in internal systems.
• Support invoice coding, subcontractor billing, and reconciliation alongside Accounting and National Purchasing teams.
• Generate and distribute purchasing reports tracking production starts, option selections, and vendor performance.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding, including preparation, distribution, tracking of setup documents and insurance requirements and system access.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors to handle questions, resolve issues, and ensure timely execution.
• Order, track, and communicate updates regarding materials or services to relevant departments.
• Support the Purchasing team with ensuring comprehensive list of options are offered.
• Assist in identifying all non-contracted options and obtaining costs from vendors if required.
• Maintain comprehensive purchasing documentation, lot files and provide system support for tools and platforms.
• Deliver general administrative support, respond to field and construction team inquiries and assist in resolving purchasing process questions.
• Complete additional assignments as needed to support overall departmental or divisional operations.

Benefits

• KB Home offers a competitive base pay.
• Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards.
• KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees