Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

Purchasing Agent
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 are searching for an experienced Purchasing Agent to provide strategic direction, grow the company, and ensure its sustainability.
Purchasing Agent
Challenger Building, LLC
Purchasing
Director of Internal Operations
Regular Full-Time
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Life/Accidental Death/Short-Term Disability Insurance
Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and managing trade partners and material suppliers to support the timely and cost-effective construction of residential homes. The Purchasing Agent ensures that scopes, pricing, and contracts are accurate, competitive, and aligned with Company standards, budgets, and 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
Resolves pricing disputes, scope gaps, and trade partner performance 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
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
3 to 5 years of purchasing experience in residential construction
Proficient in Excel and purchasing/ERP systems
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) and CAD software
PMP certification or similar project management credential preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Purchasing preferred
3 to 5 years of purchasing experience in residential construction (production or semi-custom homebuilding preferred)
Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible attitude
Collaboration skills to work with the Purchasing team and leadership
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer