Purchasing Agent - Residential Construction

David Weekley Homes; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance – Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with discretionary 8% match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

New Home Discount

College Scholarship Program

Community Outreach

Job summary

A leading residential construction company in Portland is looking for a Purchasing Agent to manage category management and sourcing programs. This important role involves negotiating contracts, overseeing the bid process, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in residential construction or purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and strong abilities in math and MS Excel. The company offers comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) with an 8% match, and employee stock ownership.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in residential construction operations or purchasing preferred.
• Excellent negotiation skills with proven success.
• Strong math and MS Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee category management and sourcing programs.
• Negotiate contracts and manage the bid process.
• Coordinate with the National Category Management Team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Math skills

Excel proficiency

Understanding blueprints

Organizational skills

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Purchasing Agent - Residential Construction

• Full‑time
• Job Category: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• City: Portland

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our Portland team. The Purchasing Agent is a strategic role responsible for overseeing comprehensive category management and sourcing programs at the Division level. This position involves managing cost categories, negotiating contracts, managing the bid process with Preferred Partners, demonstrating knowledge of building regulations, and maintaining quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

Category Management

• Responsible for the accuracy of hard costs for assigned categories
• Coordinate with the National Category Management Team
• Establish and maintain a Category Management Program for assigned categories
• Establish and maintain a Sourcing Program for assigned categories
• Review warranty issues with Preferred Partners
• Manage Curated Programs with Preferred Partners
• Scope of Work management with internal and external teams for assigned categories
• Coordinate engineering as needed per category
• Implement redline plan changes and communicate to Preferred Partners; be part of the team that walks new floor plans and work together to improve the value and design
• Works with Division Operations Team on lot unique walks and processes

Contract Negotiation and Bid Management

• Negotiate contracts and model discounts for select categories
• Maintain item pricing and report unit pricing to Regional and National Teams
• Manage the bid process from request for proposal to cost submittal
• Analyze bid proposals to ensure they are complete and comparable. Negotiate contracts to ensure the best pricing and performance. Present findings to the Division Director of Purchasing for final approval

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in residential construction operations or purchasing (preferred)
• Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated success in this area
• Strong math and MS Excel computer skills are essential; exposure to JD Edwards is beneficial
• Ability to read and thoroughly understand residential blueprints
• Intangibles: naturally curious, self‑directed, adaptable to change, disciplined work habits, good organizational skills

What We Offer

• Health Insurance – Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• 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.