Senior Purchasing Agent

Bell & Associates is working with a local home builder seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Agent to support our construction and purchasing operations. This role is responsible for managing vendor relationships, securing competitive bids, maintaining accurate pricing and contracts, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solicit and analyze competitive bids from vendors and trade partners
• Negotiate pricing agreements and maintain accurate contracts and purchase orders
• Support new community and plan setup, including options and specifications
• Maintain current cost data and vendor information
• Collaborate with construction, sales, and field teams to coordinate changes and updates
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new vendors
• Ensure all documentation and systems are accurate and up to date

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of residential homebuilding purchasing or operations experience
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Experience with construction estimating or purchasing software preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities