Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Position Summary: The Purchasing Agent serves as a key driver of Brohn Homes' procurement strategy, balancing cost efficiency with quality and fairness. This role is responsible for leading the full purchasing cycle - from budgeting and bid solicitation to vendor negotiations and contract management. By analyzing costs, leveraging economies of scale, and fostering strong vendor partnerships, the Purchasing Agent ensures Brohn delivers homes that reflect both value and excellence. Acting as a strategic partner to construction, design, and architecture teams, this position plays a critical part in shaping the financial and operational success of every community we build.
Own the Day-to-Day Purchasing Cycle

Develop budgets and solicit bids for new communities.
Prepare and review material take-offs and cost estimates with subcontractors and consultants.
Evaluate subcontractors and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive, fair contracts.
Maintain complete and compliant purchasing records in SharePoint to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Oversee the contract administration process to ensure timeliness, clarity, and accountability.
Collaborate with warranty, construction, and design teams to review issues and implement product or process improvements.
Monitor and maintain direct cost budgets for accuracy, including new community setups and plan additions.
Partner with the construction team to streamline labor and material supply chain processes.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction while minimizing material waste and pricing discrepancies.
Provide feedback on redline plan changes and participate in floor plan reviews to improve design and value.
Manage the options database and keep all product changes current.
Act as a resource for construction, sales, and estimating teams to ensure smooth rollouts of communities and plans.
Education & Experience: High School Diploma required; an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Communications, Construction, or a related field is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in construction contracting or purchasing is required, ideally with exposure to residential homebuilding.
Ready to take the next step beyond coordination - leading negotiations, managing budgets, and making strategic purchasing decisions.
Collaboration Skills: Strong communicator who can build trust and maintain professional relationships with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
Confident with numbers, budgets, and cost analysis, with the ability to see both details and the bigger picture.
Skilled at evaluating options, negotiating fairly, and making sound purchasing decisions that balance cost, quality, and value.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to computerized purchasing systems such as KOVA (or similar platforms).
Personal Attributes: Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment.

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, exempt position. Under the Regulations, Part 541, an exempt employee is one who is not entitled to the minimum wage or overtime pay protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Days and hours of work are [Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needeed.
• Travel: Less than 10% travel is expected for this position.
• We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.
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