Senior Construction Purchasing Lead

MDC Holdings, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance & AD&D

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Homeownership discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a Senior Purchasing Coordinator in San Antonio, TX to provide senior-level support for procurement activities across construction operations.

You will manage purchase orders, vendor communications, and scheduling, while coaching teammates and ensuring process adherence. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of purchasing experience (or 5–7 years in related roles), familiarity with ERP and procurement systems, and experience in homebuilding materials

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, OR 5-7 years equivalent experience in purchasing, procurement, or construction support roles.
• Preferred: experience in homebuilding, residential construction, or construction materials procurement.
• Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and construction management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage purchase orders, vendor communications, and delivery schedules to support construction and operational requirements.
• Assist in bid preparation, contract documentation, and pricing verification for projects or community starts.
• Monitor vendor performance and follow up on delivery, quality, and service issues, escalating when appropriate.
• Provide guidance and coaching to other team members to ensure adherence to processes.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, pricing, and correspondence within procurement systems.
• Analyze and resolve moderately complex procurement issues that involve multiple departments or job areas.
• Support cross-functional teams, including Construction, Operations, and Design, in addressing purchasing-related inquiries and requests.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and operational efficiency initiatives within the purchasing team.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders regarding materials, orders, and scheduling requirements.
• Prepare reports or summaries on procurement activity and performance for team and management review.

Skills

Purchasing systems

Procurement processes

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation accuracy

MS Office

Construction materials

Independent work

Policies compliance

Time management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Construction management platforms

Job description

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a Senior Purchasing Coordinator in San Antonio, TX to provide senior-level support for procurement activities across construction operations.

You will manage purchase orders, vendor communications, and scheduling, while coaching teammates and ensuring process adherence. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of purchasing experience (or 5–7 years in related roles), familiarity with ERP and procurement systems, and experience in homebuilding materials