Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

Full-time

We value creative, flexible, thorough, bold, and determined people in our organization with a passionfor 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.

Job Title: Purchasing Agent Company: Challenger Building, LLC

Purchasing Reports to: Director of Internal Operations

Job Type: Regular Full-Time Work Hours: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Life/Accidental Death/Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Role Summary: 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.

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