Residential Construction Purchasing Pro

Weekley Homes L.P.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

David Weekley Homes in Dallas is seeking a Purchasing Agent to source materials, negotiate pricing, and collaborate with vendors, builders and internal teams to deliver high-quality homes on time and on budget.

This role blends office and field work in residential construction, requiring strong math, Excel, and the ability to oversee bidding, contracts and value engineering. Join a leading homebuilder with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture of partnerships.

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: 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

Vendor relations

Excel

Cost analysis

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

David Weekley Homes in Dallas is seeking a Purchasing Agent to source materials, negotiate pricing, and collaborate with vendors, builders and internal teams to deliver high-quality homes on time and on budget.

This role blends office and field work in residential construction, requiring strong math, Excel, and the ability to oversee bidding, contracts and value engineering. Join a leading homebuilder with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture of partnerships.