Construction Purchasing Agent, Los Angeles

Homebound; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Homebound, a technology-driven homebuilder, is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Los Angeles to drive the purchasing process from PO creation to budget validation.

You will manage budgets, evaluate trade terms, and collaborate with Architecture, Design, Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance to maximize value and control costs.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in purchasing within homebuilding, a related degree, and strong Excel/Sheets skills, plus experience with estimating tools.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years in Purchasing within custom or production homebuilding.
• Degree in Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel for data entry and tracking.
• Familiarity with MEP systems and their integration into residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive project documentation and facilitate communication among cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage the PO process to ensure alignment with project specifications and budgets.
• Independently manage the budget lifecycle, including approvals, adjustments, variance analysis, and performance optimization strategies.
• Ensure agreements are structured to maximize company value and leverage knowledge of local construction costs.
• Lead trade partner performance reviews using Blueprint scorecards; identify improvement areas and build long-term partnerships.
• Attend home and prototype walks to understand project field adjustments, HVAC placements, and trade execution.
• Independently manage complex blueprint changes, update templates, and contribute to cross-functional product development.
• Ensure timely PO releases aligned with construction schedules.
• Enter budgets into Homebound’s platform to initiate new projects; contribute to scopes of work, unit pricing, and supplier/trade contract documentation.
• Use Homebound’s proprietary technology to manage workflows and drive efficiency.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent numerical skills

Supply chain understanding

Trade negotiations

Market trends

Relationship building

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Google Sheets

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoffs

Job description

About Us:

Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to build a home using technology. Created by an experienced team of construction, real estate, design, and technology experts, Homebound is transforming the residential construction industry by improving the costly and inefficient process of building a home.

We’ve created an entirely new way to build homes with technology powering every stage from start to finish to provide a seamless experience for our customers. Homeowners across the country can choose where they want to live, select a home plan that’s perfect for them, then personalize and buy it, all online. Homebound has raised $150M in capital from leading venture capitalists like Google, Khosla, Thrive Ventures, and we’re scaling quickly in places like Texas, Colorado and Florida. Come build your future with us.

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About The Role:

As a member of the Purchasing Team, the Purchasing Agent will be responsible for executing Homebound's purchasing process in Los Angeles. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for executing POs, VPOs, completing budget validation exercises and providing design input and emphasis to the Architecture and Design department from a cost and supply chain point of view.

The ideal candidate has excellent numerical skills and an analytical mindset, and is eager to contribute to the development of a fast-paced, technology-driven construction company. The ideal candidate also has a well-rounded understanding of supply chains, trade and commodity negotiations, market trends, and trade relationship building.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive comprehensive project documentation and facilitate communication among cross-functional stakeholders

• Manage the PO process to ensure alignment with project specifications and budgets

• Independently manage the budget lifecycle, including approvals, adjustments, variance analysis, and performance optimization strategies

• Ensure agreements are structured to maximize company value and leverage knowledge of local construction costs

• Lead trade partner performance reviews using Blueprint scorecards; identify improvement areas and build long-term partnerships

• Attend home and prototype walks to understand project field adjustments, HVAC placements, and trade execution

• Independently manage complex blueprint changes, update templates, and contribute to cross-functional product development

• Ensure timely PO releases aligned with construction schedules

• Enter budgets into Homebound’s platform to initiate new projects
  Contribute to the development of scopes of work, unit pricing, and supplier/trade contract documentation

• Use Homebound’s proprietary technology to manage workflows and drive efficiency

What You’ll Bring:

• 4+ years of experience in Purchasing or related roles within custom or production homebuilding

• Degree in Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field preferred

• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel for data entry and tracking

• Familiarity with MEP systems and their integration into residential projects

• Working knowledge of local building codes and their application

• Estimating experience using tools such as PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoffs

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documents

• Proven ability to collaborate across teams - especially Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance - to solve key business problems

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Our Commitment:

Homebound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Homebound considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Our Compensation Philosophy:

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Please note that the salary range displayed on each job posting may vary by state. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that each job posting includes a general description of any other compensation offered for the position in addition to the salary range displayed on the job posting. You can find information about our benefits here.