Purchasing Agent

David Weekley Homes; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

Employee Stock Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

New Home Discount

College Scholarships

Community Outreach

Sabbaticals

Job summary

David Weekley Homes in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Purchasing Agent who will source materials, negotiate pricing, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to keep projects on time and on budget. This role blends office planning with field engagement, focusing on competitive bids, value engineering, and effective supplier partnerships to deliver high-quality homes.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, experience in residential construction, and a degree in business or related

Qualifications

• 2 or more years in residential construction operations or purchasing preferred.
• Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated success in this area.
• Track record of building great partnerships with vendors and internal team members.
• Strong math and MS Excel computer skills are essential; exposure to JD Edwards beneficial.
• An ideal candidate will also possess the following intangibles: naturally curious, self-directed, adaptable to change, disciplined work habits, good organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate hard costs and pricing for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with Division goals
• Establish and maintain effective sourcing and category management programs
• Manage Scopes of Work with internal teams and trade partners to drive efficiency and quality; coordinate with the National Category Management Team
• Address warranty issues and oversee Curated Programs with Preferred Partners
• Support plan updates and redline changes, participating in new floor plan and lot-specific walks to improve design and value
• Oversee the full bid process, ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and competitive
• Negotiate contracts and model discounts to secure optimal pricing and performance
• Report category pricing and bid results to Regional and National Teams, providing recommendations for approval

Skills

Negotiation

Partnership building

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Related equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

Job Description As a Purchasing Agent at David Weekley Homes, you’ll play a key role in helping deliver high-quality homes on time and on budget. You’ll collaborate with vendors, builders and internal team members to source materials, negotiate pricing and make sure every detail aligns with our purpose of Building Dreams and Enhancing Lives. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both the office and the field sides of residential homebuilding. We believe great homes start with great partnerships- and you’ll make that happen every day.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate hard costs and pricing for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with Division goals
• Establish and maintain effective sourcing and category management programs
• Manage Scopes of Work with internal teams and trade partners to drive efficiency and quality; coordinate with the National Category Management Team
• Address warranty issues and oversee Curated Programs with Preferred Partners
• Support plan updates and redline changes, participating in new floor plan and lot-specific walks to improve design and value
• Oversee the full bid process, ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and competitive
• Negotiate contracts and model discounts to secure optimal pricing and performance
• Report category pricing and bid results to Regional and National Teams, providing recommendations for approval

Qualifications

• 2 or more years in residential construction operations or purchasing preferred
• Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated success in this area
• Track record of building great partnerships with vendors and internal team members
• Strong math and MS Excel computer skills are essential; exposure to JD Edwards beneficial
• An ideal candidate will also possess the following intangibles: naturally curious, self-directed, adaptable to change, disciplined work habits, good organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related equivalent experience

Additional Information

What We Offer: Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the \"100 Best Companies to Work For\" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package That Includes

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.