Assistant Procurement - Residential Construction

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking an organized Assistant Procurement professional to support purchasing for residential construction in Houston. You will work with the Procurement Manager, construction teams, vendors, and trade partners to ensure materials are priced competitively and delivered on schedule.

Responsibilities include bid requests, PO creation, pricing tracking, and vendor coordination. Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in construction procurement, strong Excel skills, and the

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in purchasing or procurement for construction projects.
• Residential construction experience preferred.
• Familiarity with pricing, bids, PO processes and vendor management.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing and procurement for residential construction projects.
• Request and organize vendor and subcontractor bids; compare pricing.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, pricing, scopes of work, and vendor data.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, and deliveries.
• Assist with material takeoffs, estimates, budgets, and cost tracking.
• Track outstanding POs and resolve pricing/delivery discrepancies.
• Maintain purchasing records, bids, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with construction, estimating, design, and project teams.
• Support vendor onboarding and insurance/compliance documentation.
• Assist with change orders and purchasing adjustments through construction.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Vendor communication

Pricing & bid analysis

Multi-project management

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Procurement – Residential Construction Position SummaryWe are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Assistant Procurement professional to support purchasing activities for residential construction projects. This position will work closely with the Procurement/Purchasing Manager, construction teams, vendors, and trade partners to ensure materials and services are competitively priced, ordered accurately, and available according to project schedules.ResponsibilitiesAssist with purchasing and procurement for residential construction projects.Request and organize vendor and subcontractor bids.Compare pricing, prepare bid comparisons, and assist with vendor selection.Create and maintain purchase orders, pricing, scopes of work, and vendor information.Communicate with vendors and trade partners regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and deliveries.Assist with material takeoffs, estimates, budgets, and cost tracking.Research new vendors, products, and potential cost-saving opportunities.Track outstanding purchase orders and help resolve pricing, quantity, or delivery discrepancies.Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, bids, and supporting documentation.Coordinate with construction, estimating, design, and project management teams.Assist with vendor onboarding and maintaining insurance and compliance documentation.Support change orders and purchasing adjustments throughout the construction process.Help ensure materials and services are purchased according to construction schedules.Provide general administrative and project support to the Procurement/Purchasing department.Qualifications1–3+ years of purchasing, procurement, estimating, or construction-related experience preferred.Residential construction or homebuilding experience strongly preferred.Understanding of construction materials, vendors, subcontractors, and purchasing processes is a plus.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Comfortable working with pricing, bids, purchase orders, and spreadsheets.Strong communication skills with the ability to work with vendors, trades, and internal teams.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office; experience with residential construction or purchasing software is a plus.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.HOUAC49