Purchasing Coordinator

Camden Homes•Dallas, TX

14d

About The Position

The Purchasing and Starts Coordinator plays a critical role in bridging pre-construction and vertical construction operations. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate pricing, managing takeoffs and plan reviews, and coordinating construction starts in a consistent and timely manner. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, a great communicator, and possesses strong purchasing knowledge, particularly with Hyphen and BuildPro platforms.

Requirements

Hyphen Solutions (BuildPro & SupplyPro) – specifically pricing management within Hyphen (required).
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, etc.).
Proven purchasing experience in construction (takeoffs, plan review, and document management).
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with third-party trades while cultivating long-term, productive partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with construction operations, vendors, and municipalities.
Knowledge of vertical construction workflows and scheduling.
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Purchasing & Takeoffs Perform plan reviews and validate takeoffs, plans, and documents to ensure accuracy in pricing and construction readiness.
Utilize Hyphen for pricing and cost validation; maintain accurate records of bids, cost changes, and partner pricing.
Collaborate with vendors and trade partners to obtain, vet, and update bids and contracts.
Construction Starts Coordination Use BuildPro and Hyphen to schedule and manage starts, ensuring all steps are completed accurately.
Utilize Hyphen to bring pricing into buildpro.
Coordinate with Land Development, Vertical Construction, and Finance to confirm key project data prior to release.
Ensure all construction releases to the field are delivered on schedule and properly documented.
Process & System Management Maintain and document workflows within Camden Homes’ Build System, including SOP creation and updates.
Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology to streamline repeated tasks.
Ensure compliance with internal “Select & Starts” procedures across departments.
Vendor & Partner Relationships Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, partners, and utility providers to ensure timely approvals and project readiness.
Recruit, source, and onboard new trade partners; collect and document pricing, coverage, and references in company systems.