Lead Residential Construction Purchasing Specialist

AL Homes

Cupertino (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Complimentary daily lunches

Snacks and coffee

Team birthday celebrations

Job summary

AlphaX RE Capital, a California-based real estate firm, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to lead procurement for residential communities. You will source labor, materials, equipment, and services, manage bids, negotiate contracts, and drive cost efficiencies across multiple projects.

The role requires 5–8 years in residential purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ERP systems; the team values disciplined processes, vendor performance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
5–8 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a residential homebuilder, construction company, or real estate development organization.
Experience working with ERP, purchasing, or construction management software.

Responsibilities

Lead the procurement of labor, materials, equipment, and services for residential construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
Develop purchasing strategies aligned with budgets, schedules, and operational goals.
Prepare and manage RFPs, RFQs, bid packages, purchase orders, and contracts.
Evaluate bids, negotiate pricing and contract terms, award contracts, and resolve procurement issues impacting cost or schedule.
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.
Source, evaluate, and prequalify vendors while maintaining approved vendor databases and compliance records.
Monitor vendor performance in pricing, quality, safety, scheduling, and responsiveness.
Resolve vendor disputes and identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
Analyze labor and material costs to support project budgets and profitability.
Review bid comparisons and provide purchasing recommendations to leadership.
Monitor market pricing trends and support budgeting, forecasting, and value engineering initiatives.
Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and customer expectations.