Purchasing Agent

Robson Communities, Inc.; Sun Lakes (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee wellness programs

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Robson Communities, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to collaborate with the purchasing team, review specifications and scopes of work, and maintain supplier communications.

You will analyze bids, negotiate pricing, and ensure best value for construction resources across Arizona communities. Ideal candidates have cost accounting, blueprint reading, and estimating skills, plus 2+ years of purchasing experience.

Qualifications

• Should have construction cost accounting, blueprint reading, and estimating skills.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, AS400 (JD Edwards).
• Prefer knowledge of PlanGrid, Hyphen/BuildPro, DocuSign, docuphase

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage contractor/supplier relationships, including bid management, contracts, and price negotiation.
• Maintain construction cost accounts for communities and coordinate with design/QA teams.
• Analyze cost changes via bid sheets and change requests; compare plans and costs.
• Conduct plan/option scrubs and seek cost savings through value engineering.
• Research products and vendors to stay current on offerings; support trades with purchasing tools.
• Process contracts, addendums, and change orders per departmental policies.
• Reconcile job costs post-close (30/90 days) and assist with trade accounting issues.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Cost accounting

Blueprint reading

Estimating skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

AS400 JD Edwards

PlanGrid

Hyphen BuildPro

DocuSign

docuphase

Job description

For over 50 years, Robson Communities has been a recognized leader in developing award-winning active adult communities throughout Arizona and Texas. Our legacy is built on a foundation of quality, innovation, and delivering exceptional lifestyle experiences for 55+ homeowners. We create thoughtfully designed homes and resort-style neighborhoods that foster comfort, connection, and vibrant living.

As part of the Robson family of companies—a diverse, family-owned group headquartered in Arizona,we offer a wide range of services spanning development, construction, mortgage, publishing, and both residential and commercial leasing. Our experienced executive team is dedicated to excellence, stability, and strategic growth, creating an environment where collaboration and forward thinking drive success.

We’re passionate about shaping communities people are proud to call home. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and driven to make a difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

Enjoy Exceptional Benefits

At Robson, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee wellness programs
• A supportive, team-oriented work culture

Now Hiring: Purchasing Agent

PURPOSE OF POSITION /SUMMARY

This position works collaboratively with the purchasing team to coordinate procurement of services and products in an effort to maintain the best value of resources for the construction department. Tasks include community cost management from a contractual and trade relationship perspective. Duties include but are not limited to reviewing community specifications, blueprints, and scopes of work. This person will maintain subcontractor communications and bid management. Purchasing Agent will analyze bids, negotiate pricing and resolve contractor administrative issues. The role will require collaboration with the design, architectural and quality assurance teams. Performs other job duties as assigned.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Development and management of contractor/supplier relationships to include bid management, contract and price negotiation, subcontractor issue resolution, sourcing and pre-qualification of new subcontractors. Attend trade meetings, banquets and community specific events.
• Maintain construction cost accounts for assigned communities and correlating plans utilizing cost management software and/or plan software. Setup of new plans in assigned communities when needed. Work with design, architecture and quality assurance teams to redline plans as necessary and ensure adherence to specs.
• Cost change analysis through evaluation of bid sheets, cost change requests and cost comparison exercises across plans or communities.
• Conduct plan and option scrubs through evaluation of correct verbiage, costs, vendors, etc., and verify options tagged to correct plans at respective community. Seek cost savings through value engineering and initiate vendor plan review.
• Product knowledge research using the internet, vendor information and builder shows. Software knowledge to assist trades and field teams with questions pertaining to purchasing. Stay current on new products, manufacturers and vendors including evaluating trends to ensure relevant offerings.
• Work with Purchasing Administrator to process contracts, addendums and change orders according to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Accounting – reconcile job costs post close at 30 and 90 days. Work with accounting to resolve trade accounting discrepancies. Negotiate and manage model discounts with trades. Coordinate with Purchasing Manager and Director of Construction to address field issues.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/COMPUTER/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Should have construction cost accounting, blueprint reading, and estimating skills.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, AS400 (JD Edwards).
• Prefer knowledge of PlanGrid, Hyphen/BuildPro, DocuSign, docuphase

EEO:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance; paid sick, vacation and holidays; and 401(k) plan with a company match.