Purchasing Agent

Stylecraft; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Generous PTO and holidays

Life & disability insurance

Profit sharing

Job summary

Stylecraft is seeking a Purchasing Agent in College Station or Temple, TX to ensure our teams have the materials, pricing, and partnerships needed to build high-quality homes. You will negotiate pricing, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with Pre-Construction, Estimating, and Construction teams to support material pricing, costs, and process improvements across our homebuilding operations.

This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 4+ years of purchasing, procurement, administrative, data entry, or related experience (construction/homebuilding preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Strategic Purchasing: Source and purchase materials while balancing quality, value, and efficiency.
• Vendor & Trade Partner Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and trade partners who align with our standards and expectations.
• Negotiation & Cost Management: Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements while identifying opportunities to maximize value.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with Pre-Construction, Estimating, and Construction teams to support material, labor, and product pricing needs.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Conduct site visits, review product offerings, and help improve processes that support successful homebuilding operations.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Multitasking

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma and 4+ years of purchasing, procurement, administrative, data entry, or related experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Build the Foundation Behind Every Home: Purchasing Agent

You're not just buying materials. You're helping create the homes, communities, and experiences that families will enjoy for years to come.

At Stylecraft, we've spent nearly 40 years helping Texans achieve the dream of homeownership. Behind every home is a team of dedicated professionals ensuring the right materials, trade partners, and pricing come together to make it happen. We're looking for a Purchasing Agent who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and making an impact behind the scenes.

Why This Isn't Your Average Purchasing Role

Make a Real Impact

Your work directly influences the quality, cost, and success of every home we build. The decisions you make help keep projects moving, maintain our standards, and support a great experience for homeowners.

Build Strong Industry Relationships

You'll work closely with vendors, suppliers, and trade partners, becoming a trusted resource and key player in our homebuilding process.

A Role with Variety

One day you may be negotiating pricing, another day conducting site walks, supporting construction teams, or researching new products and trade partners.

Join a Best Place to Work

We've been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas because we genuinely care about our people and live our values of Care, Serve, and Improve every day.

The Details

Location: In-Person - College Station or Temple, TX

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay: $50,000 - $60,000

What You'll Do

As a Purchasing Agent, you'll help ensure our teams have the materials, pricing, and partnerships needed to build exceptional homes.

• Strategic Purchasing
  Source and purchase materials while balancing quality, value, and efficiency.
• Vendor & Trade Partner Management
  Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and trade partners who align with our standards and expectations.
• Negotiation & Cost Management
  Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements while identifying opportunities to maximize value.
• Team Collaboration
  Partner with Pre-Construction, Estimating, and Construction teams to support material, labor, and product pricing needs.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
  Conduct site visits, review product offerings, and help improve processes that support successful homebuilding operations.

Are You the Right Fit?

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy building relationships and working with a variety of people
• Are highly organized and detail-oriented
• Like negotiating, solving problems, and finding solutions
• Can manage multiple priorities while staying focused on results
• Communicate professionally and confidently with vendors and internal teams
• Take ownership and look for ways to improve processes and outcomes

Qualifications

Either:

• High School Diploma and 4+ years of purchasing, procurement, administrative, data entry, or related experience (construction/homebuilding preferred)

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience

The Perks (We've Got You Covered)

We believe great people deserve great benefits.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HRA, and FSA options
• Financial Future: 401(k) with a 3% company contribution regardless of participation, plus Profit Sharing
• Time Off: Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, and 10 Paid Holidays
• Peace of Mind: Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
• And MUCH More!

Stylecraft is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.