Purchaser

Job Title:

Purchasing Agent

Location:

Draper, Utah

Job Type: Full-time

Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our residential construction team. This role is responsible for managing the purchasing and trade partner coordination process for single-family home construction projects, including bidding, buyout, contract administration, and material procurement support. The ideal candidate will be organized, schedule-driven, and capable of building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, field teams, and project stakeholders to help ensure homes are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

Negotiate competitive pricing with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and budget compliance.

Evaluate and select contractors and suppliers based on qualifications, capabilities, and alignment with project budget.

Develop comprehensive bidding documents including specifications and terms to solicit competitive bids.

Maintain strong working relationships with preferred suppliers and subcontractors

Expand contractor outreach efforts into new markets to diversify bidding opportunities.

Standardize bid comparisons and present findings to the board to facilitate informed contractor selection.

Review and negotiate change orders to ensure adherence to project scope and budget.

Manage the contract award process to meet bid calendar deadlines and ensure project timelines are met.

Prevent delays by timely contracting, minimizing scope gapes, proper vetting, and considering lead time.

Draft and finalize contract documents detailing terms, conditions, and obligations for all parties involved.

Facilitate the onboarding and integration of awarded contractors with our construction teams.

Conduct accurate take-offs from project plans and specifications to estimate materials and labor requirements.

Identify and address potential budget challenges within project plans to mitigate financial risks.

Identify and propose value engineering options to optimize project costs and present them for design team approval.

Stay current with industry trends, pricing, and product availability.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Agent, Estimator, or relevant role.
• Solid knowledge in the building and estimating process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Docusign.
• Experience with Builder Trend is prefer
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Medical (100% of employee monthly premium paid for)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance paid for by the company
• Short and Long term disability
• Company events and activities

Bach Homes is committed to workforce diversity. All candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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