Senior Construction Purchasing Lead

iconbuild.com; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

iconbuild.com is seeking an experienced Construction Purchasing Agent II to join our Pre‑Construction team in Austin, TX. This role focuses on procurement, supplier negotiations, and material purchasing to support construction projects nationwide.

Applicants should have a strong background in construction purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and experience with vendor management. This is a full-time position that requires 5+ years of experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing and supply chain experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, procurement practices, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating updates.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, and contracts to determine purchasing needs.
• Issue and manage purchase orders to ensure timely procurement.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers.
• Develop and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Coordinate with legal teams to establish vendor agreements.

Skills

Construction purchasing

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage CRE

ProCore

Job description

iconbuild.com is seeking an experienced Construction Purchasing Agent II to join our Pre‑Construction team in Austin, TX. This role focuses on procurement, supplier negotiations, and material purchasing to support construction projects nationwide.

Applicants should have a strong background in construction purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and experience with vendor management. This is a full-time position that requires 5+ years of experience in the construction industry.