Construction Purchasing Agent II

Industrious Ventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrious Ventures is seeking an experienced Construction Purchasing Agent II to join our Pre-Construction team in Austin, TX. This role is pivotal in managing procurement, supplier negotiations, and material purchasing to ensure timely and cost-effective support for construction projects across the country.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of purchasing and supply chain experience in the construction industry, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Knowledge of construction materials and tools like Sage CRE and ProCore is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing and supply chain experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, procurement practices, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating updates and escalating issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, and contracts to determine purchasing needs.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors to optimize costs.
• Coordinate with legal teams to establish vendor agreements and NDAs.

Skills

Construction materials

Procurement practices

Negotiation skills

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Sage CRE

ProCore software

Job description

ICON is looking for an experienced Construction Purchasing Agent II to join our Pre-Construction team. In this role, you will be responsible for procurement, supplier negotiations, and material purchasing to support construction projects across the country. You will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in construction purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with experience in construction materials, vendor management, and residential or commercial construction will be highly preferred. This role will be based at our Austin, TX headquarters and will report to the Manager of Construction Purchasing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review construction plans, specifications, and contracts to determine purchasing needs.
• Issue and manage purchase orders to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors to optimize costs and build long-term partnerships.
• Develop and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) and evaluate bids to ensure the best value for ICON.
• Coordinate with legal teams to establish vendor agreements and NDAs for critical projects.
• Work closely with field operations and project management teams to ensure material availability aligns with project schedules.
• Proactively track procurement activities, including long-lead purchases and trade agreements.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers to leverage pricing, availability, and service levels.
• Analyze market trends and pricing data to improve budget accuracy and cost forecasting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of purchasing and supply chain experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, procurement practices, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating updates and escalating issues when needed.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and contracts.
• Knowledge of building codes, permits, and construction terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Sage CRE and/or ProCore software.
• Previous experience in construction estimating.

EEO STATEMENT

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.

As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.