Construction Purchasing Agent: Lead Buyouts & Subcontracts

Dimeo Construction Company; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimeo Construction Company in Johnston, RI seeks a Purchasing Agent to lead purchasing and procurement across our projects, ensuring competitive buys, proper scope, budget, schedule, and risk management. You will build strong subcontractor relationships, collaborate with Estimating and Operations, and support project outcomes through thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a teamwork-driven culture.

This role offers growth toward Senior Purchasing Agent and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong subcontractor partnerships and relationship-building.
• Clear communicator coordinating with Estimating, Operations, and trade partners.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage scope, budgets, bids, and contracts.
• Proactive problem-solver identifying risks and practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing process for select projects, from bid preparation through contract execution.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain trusted subcontractor relationships.
• Partner with Estimating and Operations to align purchasing strategies with project needs.
• Develop and maintain the bid site to support clear communication and efficient bid management.
• Draft detailed trade scopes of work that support accurate pricing and reduce project risk.
• Request, receive, analyze, and manage bids against project budgets.
• Lead descope meetings and support thoughtful decision-making during the buyout process.
• Draft GMP-related purchasing documentation and support cost alignment.
• Prepare and move trade partners through the contracting process.
• Identify and help manage procurement-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the team by contributing to a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that make Dimeo stronger, more efficient, and better positioned to serve our clients.

Skills

Relationship building

Contract management

Bid analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk awareness

Job description

Dimeo Construction Company in Johnston, RI seeks a Purchasing Agent to lead purchasing and procurement across our projects, ensuring competitive buys, proper scope, budget, schedule, and risk management. You will build strong subcontractor relationships, collaborate with Estimating and Operations, and support project outcomes through thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a teamwork-driven culture.

This role offers growth toward Senior Purchasing Agent and leadership opportunities.