Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Company Overview:
Camden Homes, LLC is a vertically integrated real estate development and asset management firm specializing in the design, construction, and management of single-family rental and for-sale homes. We are committed to delivering high-quality communities with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and strategic growth.

Position Overview:
The Purchasing and Starts Coordinator plays a critical role in bridging pre-construction and vertical construction operations. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate pricing, managing takeoffs and plan reviews, and coordinating construction starts in a consistent and timely manner. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, a great communicator, and possesses strong purchasing knowledge, particularly with Hyphen and Build Pro platforms.

Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Takeoffs

• Perform plan reviews and validate takeoffs, plans, and documents to ensure accuracy in pricing and construction readiness.
• Utilize Hyphen for pricing and cost validation; maintain accurate records of bids, cost changes, and partner pricing.
• Collaborate with vendors and trade partners to obtain, vet, and update bids and contracts.

Construction Starts Coordination

• Use Build Pro and Hyphen to schedule and manage starts, ensuring all steps are completed accurately.
• Utilize Hyphen to bring pricing into Build Pro
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• Coordinate with Land Development, Vertical Construction, and Finance to confirm key project data prior to release.
• Ensure all construction releases to the field are delivered on schedule and properly documented.

Process & System Management

• Maintain and document workflows within Camden Homes’ Build System, including SOP creation and updates.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology to streamline repeated tasks.
• Ensure compliance with internal “Select & Starts” procedures across departments.

Vendor & Partner Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, partners, and utility providers to ensure timely approvals and project readiness.
• Recruit, source, and onboard new trade partners; collect and document pricing, coverage, and references in company systems.

Qualifications:

• Must Have
  
  Experience:
  
  
• Hyphen Solutions (Build Pro & Supply Pro) – specifically pricing management within Hyphen (required).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, etc.).
• Proven purchasing experience in construction (takeoffs, plan review, and document management).
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with third-party trades while cultivating long-term, productive partnerships.
• Preferred:
• Experience working with construction operations, vendors, and municipalities.
• Knowledge of vertical construction workflows and scheduling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

What we provide:

• Competitive compensation.
• Heath Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability.
• PTO.
• Gym.
• Professional environment.