Regional Purchasing Agent

Adair Homes; Creswell (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adair Homes is seeking a Regional Purchasing Agent to manage vendor relationships and optimize purchasing strategies. With a focus on negotiation and cost management, this full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within the leading custom homebuilder in the Northwest.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off policy

Qualifications

• 3+ years in purchasing, supply chain, or vendor management, ideally in construction.
• Solid understanding of how purchasing impacts margins and financial performance.
• Ability to read construction plans and perform cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor relationships, project pricing, and budgeting.
• Negotiate contracts and resolve trade partner issues.
• Conduct market analysis for competitive pricing.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

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Purchasing/Estimating Manager at Adair Homes

Regional Purchasing Agent

Full-Time | Based in Creswell, Medford, Redmond (OR), or Caldwell (ID) | Salary Range: $75,000–$100,000

Join the Purchasing Team Behind the Northwest’s Leading Custom Homes

Since 1969,Adair Homeshas helped over 25,000 families turn their dreams into reality. We’re more than just a homebuilder—we’re a team united by our mission to provide affordable, high-quality custom homes. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for aRegional Purchasing Agent, based inCreswell, Vancouver WA, Redmond, or Caldwell, who’s ready to bring strategic thinking, negotiation expertise, and strong relationship management to a critical role that impacts both cost and customer experience.

If you’re aself-motivated, organized, and business-minded purchasing professionalwith experience in construction or vendor management, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark with a company built on values and innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Regional Purchasing Agent, you’ll be responsible for managing subcontractor relationships, project pricing, budgeting, and regional purchasing performance. Your work directly supports branch margin targets, customer satisfaction, and cost optimization.

Key areas of impact include:

• Managing vendor partnerships and performance across your assigned region
• Negotiating contracts and resolving trade partner issues
• Creating accurate budgets for base plans, options, and custom jobs
• Developing and analyzing pricing for standard and custom home options
• Partnering with internal teams including Design, Scheduling, and Field Operations
• Conducting market analysis to ensure competitive pricing and margin achievement
• Addressing lien issues and ensuring trade compliance
• Supporting strategic initiatives around material and labor optimization

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and purchasing experience
• 3+ years in purchasing, supply chain, or vendor management (construction experience strongly preferred)
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Solid understanding of how purchasing impacts margins, cost structure, and financial performance
• Ability to read construction plans and perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, KOVA, etc.) and Microsoft Excel/Google Workspace
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Willingness to travel regularly within your assigned region (minimum 1 visit per branch per month)
• Salary range: $75,000–$100,000, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored basic life insurance
• Voluntary life coverage options
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off policy

Ready to take ownership of purchasing strategy for one of the Northwest’s most respected custom homebuilders?

Apply today and grow your career with Adair Homes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Construction

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