Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Agent
Industry: Residential Construction

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional who wants to join a stable, low-turnover organization with strong systems, a collaborative culture, and meaningful long-term career potential. You’ll work alongside an experienced purchasing team and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the organization continues to grow.

What You'll Do

• Manage purchasing activities for residential construction projects.
• Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders and purchasing documentation.
• Work closely with vendors, subcontractors, construction teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Utilize ERP and other technology systems to manage purchasing workflows and information.
• Monitor purchasing activity, costs, and commitments to support project profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and trade partners.
• Collaborate with construction and operations teams to ensure materials and services are available when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, efficiency, and cost control.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience in one of the following areas:

• Construction purchasing: Residential construction purchasing experience is strongly preferred.
• Construction supervision: Experienced Construction Superintendents with strong computer skills may be a fit.
• High-volume purchasing/PO management: Professionals who have created a high volume of purchase orders in another industry may also be considered.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong computer skills and ERP system experience .
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a builder with a strong local reputation and a friendly, low-turnover culture.

Employees enjoy:

• State-of-the-art systems and technology
• Strong training and professional development
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Low micromanagement and a high level of trust
• The stability and personal culture of a locally established organization