Lead Purchasing Agent

Lillian Homes; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lillian Homes is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support procurement for residential construction projects. You will manage vendors, contracts, and bids, ensuring on-time delivery and budget compliance.

You will collaborate with construction, sales, and finance to forecast needs, source competitive pricing, and maintain accurate records in Brix and related systems. This role requires strong negotiation skills and independence within a team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Agent or in a similar role within residential construction.
• Experience recruiting new vendor and trade partners.
• Experience interpreting and enforcing scopes of work for a large trade base.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and trades.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes.
• Source and evaluate suppliers and contractors based on quality, price, and delivery time.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors and contractors to secure favorable pricing and conditions.
• Set up new vendor and new contractor/trade packages.
• Maintain competitive bids for each homebuilding task and upload into Brix.
• Collaborate with construction, sales, and finance to forecast and budget current and future projects.
• Assist Purchasing Manager in recruiting new vendors and trade partners.
• Monitor market trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information in Brix.
• Maintain accurate bids and updated costs for budgeting purposes each month.
• Ensure contracts are complete and accurate before a new community is released for start.
• Assist with architectural and structural plan updates from the field.
• Create and revise purchase orders in construction software for new starts and changes.
• Analyze purchase orders on the job start report and revise when necessary.
• Assist with set up of new plans, options, communities, takeoffs, and design options.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of standard specification documents.
• Perform related administrative and clerical duties and special projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding procurement.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Residential construction

Budget forecasting

Sourcing strategies

Analytical thinking

Tools

Hyphen

Brix

BuildPro

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Agent to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process and ensuring that all purchasing activities align with the company's operational goals. This role will support the purchasing and construction departments to help deliver quality homes on time and within budget. The purchasing agent will ensure that all contractors and vendors are approved to work and contracted to build homes at competitive prices that meet predetermined schedules and company expectations. The agent will also be responsible for keeping Brix updated and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes.
• Source and evaluate suppliers and contractors based on quality, price, and delivery time.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors and contractors to secure favorable pricing and conditions.
• Set up new vendor and new contractor/trade packages.
• Maintain competitive bids for each homebuilding task and upload into Brix.
• Collaborate with various departments including construction, sales, and finance to forecast and budget current and future projects.
• Assist Purchasing Manager in recruiting new vendors and trade partners.
• Monitor market trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information in Brix.
• Maintain accurate bids and updated costs for budgeting purposes each month.
• Ensure contracts are complete and accurate before a new community is released for start.
• Assist with architectural and structural plan updates from the field.
• Create and revise purchase orders in construction software for new starts and changes.
• Analyze purchase orders on the job start report and revise when necessary.
• Assist with set up of new plans, options, communities, takeoffs, and design options.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of standard specification documents.
• Perform related administrative and clerical duties and special projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding procurement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Agent or in a similar role within residential construction.
• Experience recruiting new vendor and trade partners.
• Experience interpreting and enforcing scopes of work for a large trade base.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and trades.
• Proven experience with a large production builder, specifically with complex option offerings.
• Proficient in using construction estimating/PO driven software systems such as Hyphen, Brix, and BuildPro.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for effective decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and/or projects.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.