Construction Materials Purchasing Agent (Modular Homes)

Blue View Builder; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue View Builders is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage material sourcing for our modular home projects in Southern California. You will source materials, compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and issue purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You'll collaborate with estimating, design, factory production, and project management to confirm quantities, product requirements, and delivery dates.

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing construction materials for residential or modular homebuilding in California.
• Established relationships with Southern California construction material suppliers and distributors.
• Knowledge of building materials, product specifications, pricing, and lead times.
• Ability to work from plans, material lists, and takeoffs.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and purchasing or construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, obtain and compare quotes, and negotiate pricing and purchasing terms.
• Purchase materials based on approved plans, takeoffs, specifications, and production schedules.
• Coordinate with estimating, design, factory production, and project management to confirm quantities, product requirements, budgets, and delivery dates.
• Maintain supplier relationships for structural materials, roofing, windows, doors, siding, insulation, drywall, MEP materials, cabinetry, flooring, and finishes.
• Issue and track purchase orders; resolve backorders, substitutions, damaged materials, and delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing and availability through volume purchasing and preferred supplier agreements.

Job description

Blue View Builders is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage material sourcing for our modular home projects in Southern California. You will source materials, compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and issue purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You'll collaborate with estimating, design, factory production, and project management to confirm quantities, product requirements, and delivery dates.