Sr. Purchasing Agent

MatchBuilt is a homebuilding executive search firm partnering with a growing private homebuilder in the Atlanta market to identify a Senior Purchasing Agent. This role supports continued expansion and will report directly to the Vice President of Purchasing. This is an opportunity for a strong purchasing professional to step into a high-impact role with a builder that values cost discipline, trade partner relationships, and operational execution. Local candidates with residential homebuilding experience are required. Job Highlights: Work directly with leadership in a nimble, growth-oriented organization. Own key purchasing functions that directly influence cost, cycle time, and margins. Partner closely with the Vice President of Purchasing on strategy and execution. Work alongside construction, estimating, and design teams daily. Strong opportunity to grow with an expanding builder in a competitive market. Senior Purchasing Agent Objectives Lead day-to-day purchasing activities across multiple residential construction projects, including bid review, leveling, and buyout execution. Prepare accurate takeoffs for new communities and product lines to support budgeting and trade partner negotiations. Analyze plans, specifications, and scopes to ensure complete and accurate procurement. Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure consistent execution. Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to drive cost savings and value engineering opportunities. Facilitate bidding, contracting, and community buyout processes for new starts and product rollouts. Generate and manage purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders within the purchasing system. Partner with construction, estimating, and design teams to align budgets, scopes, and schedules. Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies, product waste, and cost leakage across projects. Analyze, audit, and maintain house cost budgets to ensure alignment with company targets. Support the development and enforcement of scopes of work, specifications, and option programs. Resolve trade partner, vendor, and supply chain issues to avoid construction delays. Ensure compliance with company standards, contracts, and regulatory requirements. Support reporting, audits, and documentation to maintain clean and accurate purchasing records. Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement within the purchasing function. Senior Purchasing Agent Qualifications 5+ years of purchasing, estimating, or procurement experience in residential homebuilding. Strong knowledge of construction materials, building codes, and subcontracting practices. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications. Proven negotiation and contract management skills. Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and cost awareness. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products. Experience with ERP systems, purchasing platforms, or construction management software. Experience with HomeFront or BuildPro is preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. Competitive base salary with bonus potential Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage 401(k) with company matching contributions MatchBuilt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees, recruits, and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MatchBuilt complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities and recruits. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Statement of Confidentiality: Privileged information such as resumes, current employment, and personal details are treated with complete confidentiality and will not be released withoutyour consent. #J-18808-Ljbffr