Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Integrity Companies LLC Roanoke, Texas, United States

Job Summary

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the purchasing activities associated with residential home construction, including trade partner relationships, pricing, scopes of work, purchase orders, and cost management.

This position works closely with the Purchasing Manager, Construction, Sales, Starts, and other internal teams to ensure homes are purchased accurately, competitively, and in accordance with company standards, budgets, plans, and schedules.

The Purchasing Agent serves as a key relationship between Ladera Living and its trade partners, working to develop strong partnerships while maintaining clear expectations, accountability, quality standards, and cost controls.

The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable balancing relationships with business objectives. This position requires someone who can identify problems, find solutions, communicate effectively, and continually look for opportunities to improve purchasing processes and overall construction efficiency.

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned homes, communities, and/or product lines.
• Obtain, review, and negotiate pricing from trade partners and suppliers.
• Ensure pricing is accurate, competitive, and aligned with approved budgets and company expectations.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and work orders in accordance with established company processes.
• Review purchase orders, scopes of work, and pricing for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor material and labor costs and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or customer experience.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining accurate pricing for plans, options, upgrades, and construction components.
• Review and analyze purchasing data to identify cost trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager with annual pricing updates, negotiations, and purchasing strategy.

• Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with trade partners, vendors, and suppliers.
• Communicate company expectations regarding pricing, quality, scheduling, documentation, and performance.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from qualified trade partners.
• Assist with identifying, vetting, and onboarding new trade partners when needed.
• Monitor trade partner performance and communicate concerns to the Purchasing Manager and appropriate leadership.
• Address pricing, scope, quality, and performance issues promptly and professionally.
• Work collaboratively with trade partners to resolve issues and improve overall performance.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to trade partner pricing, agreements, and performance.

• Review construction plans, specifications, option sheets, and other documents to ensure purchasing information is accurate and complete.
• Develop and maintain clear scopes of work for assigned trades.
• Identify inconsistencies, omissions, or potential construction issues and communicate them to the appropriate team members before work begins.
• Coordinate with Construction and other departments to ensure purchasing documents accurately reflect current plans, specifications, and company standards.
• Participate in the review and improvement of base plans, specifications, and construction details as requested.

• Partner with Construction Managers and field teams to ensure purchased materials and services meet project requirements.
• Respond to questions regarding pricing, scopes of work, materials, and trade responsibilities.
• Assist in resolving purchasing-related issues that arise during construction.
• Monitor changes in material costs, availability, and market conditions that may affect construction costs or schedules.
• Communicate relevant pricing, material, and trade partner changes to appropriate departments.
• Visit communities and construction sites as needed to better understand field conditions and purchasing needs.
• Participate in meetings with Construction, Sales, Starts, and leadership as…