National Purchasing Administrator

KB Home; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

KB Home is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to support the National Purchasing team. You will serve as a bridge between national leadership and division purchasing, ensuring procurement practices are consistent and efficient across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of purchasing experience in homebuilding or construction, with strong MS Office and data analysis skills. The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and timely execution in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Procurement, or a related field required
• 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience within homebuilding or construction setting required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to extract insights for stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to translate complex information
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Responsibilities

• General Purchasing Support: Maintain supplier relationships, support reporting and data analytics, monitor pricing tools, prepare market reports, track costs nationwide, review contracts for compliance, provide data analysis to leadership
• Contract Administration: Support lifecycle management of national contracts, coordinate documentation, update Scopes of Work, conduct market analyses, evaluate bids, coordinate product plans and bidding, communicate cost changes, resolve vendor payment issues with divisions

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About KB Home

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Administrator to support our National Purchasing team. In this role, you will serve as a key partner between national leadership and division purchasing teams, helping to ensure procurement practices are consistent, efficient, and aligned across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

General Purchasing Support

• Maintain and foster strong supplier relationships by supporting reporting, data analytics, specification reviews, and cost benchmarking
• Assist in the development and rollout of purchasing training materials and standard operating procedures
• Monitor and maintain pricing tools to ensure alignment with company benchmarks
• Prepare reports on market conditions, product costs, and pricing trends
• Track direct and optional costs across divisions to ensure consistency nationwide
• Review contracts to ensure compliance with company standards and guidelines
• Provide data analysis and reporting support to purchasing leadership as needed

Contract Administration

• Support lifecycle management of national contracts, including renewals, RFPs, vendor onboarding, and legal updates
• Partner with division and national purchasing teams to maintain contract documentation and records
• Update and manage Scopes of Work and related contract materials
• Conduct market analyses to benchmark labor and material costs and identify optimization opportunities
• Assist in evaluating bids to support vendor selection decisions
• Coordinate across departments to ensure timely execution of product plans and bidding processes
• Process and communicate cost changes across stakeholders
• Collaborate with centralized purchasing to resolve vendor payment issues and ensure timely communication with divisions

What You Bring

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Procurement, or a related field required
• 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience within homebuilding or construction setting required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to extract insights for key stakeholders and make actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise messaging
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and tools
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills across cross-functional teams
• Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Foundational understanding of consumer behavior in a retail setting

Requirements

• 8-hour workdays with flexibility to work overtime when needed; may include some work on weekends or holidays dependent upon business needs which would be communicated in advance when possible
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to move about work location
• Ability to drive/travel as needed
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio).
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales).
• Position is located on-site in the office. #LI-hybrid

Compensation Details and Benefits

KB Home offers a competitive base pay. Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards. KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

The KB Home Difference

Join us and become part of a team where innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction drive everything we do — and where people truly matter.

As a KB Home team member, you’ll experience:

• A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration.
• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.

KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer