Senior Purchasing Agent

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Purchasing professional for the Dallas area to lead procurement for custom and production homebuilding projects. You will manage vendor relationships, document project progress, and ensure alignment of POs with budgets.

Collaboration across Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance will be key to success. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in purchasing, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and experience with PlanSwift or takeoff tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing or related roles within custom or production homebuilding.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel for data entry and tracking.
• Familiarity with MEP systems and their integration into residential projects.
• Reading and interpreting architectural/construction documents.
• Ability to collaborate across Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Bid new and existing home products and manage vendor relationships throughout the process.
• Drive comprehensive project documentation and facilitate cross-functional communication.
• Manage PO and VPO processes to align with project specs and budgets.
• Independently manage the budget lifecycle including approvals, adjustments, and variance analysis.
• Negotiate costs across materials and trade scopes to optimize value.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and build long-term partnerships.
• Recruit, vet, and award new subcontractors and trade partners.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Excel/Google Sheets

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Budget management

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

PlanSwift

On Screen Takeoffs

Homebound platform

Job description

• Bid new and existing home products and manage vendor relationships throughout the process
• Drive comprehensive project documentation and facilitate communication among cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage the PO and VPO process to ensure alignment with project specifications and budgets
• Independently manage the budget lifecycle, including approvals, adjustments, variance analysis, and performance optimization strategies
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost, or lower cost while improving quality, across materials and trade scopes
• Structure agreements to maximize company value using local construction costs and market trends
• Lead trade partner performance reviews using Blueprint scorecards, identify improvement areas, and build long-term partnerships
• Recruit, vet, and award new subcontractors and trade partners
• Attend home and prototype walks to understand project field adjustments, HVAC placements, and trade execution
• Manage complex blueprint changes, update templates, and contribute to cross-functional product development
• Ensure timely PO releases aligned with construction schedules
• Enter budgets into Homebound's platform to initiate new projects
• Own procurement data integrity and reporting
• Contribute to scopes of work, unit pricing, and supplier and trade contract documentation
• Use Homebound's proprietary technology to manage workflows and drive efficiency

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing or related roles within custom or production homebuilding
• Exceptional computer skills, including strong proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel for data entry and tracking
• Familiarity with MEP systems and their integration into residential projects
• Working knowledge of local building codes and their application
• Estimating experience using tools such as PlanSwift or On Screen Takeoffs
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documents
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams, especially Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in person in the greater DFW area and live within a reasonable commuting distance
• Degree in Construction Management, Building Sciences, or a related field is desired

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing procurement processes, vendor relationships, and project documentation within the homebuilding industry. Proficient in budget management, cost negotiation, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 5+ Years Experience In Purchasing
• Proficiency In Google Sheets Or Excel
• Estimating Experience Using PlanSwift Or On Screen Takeoffs
• Ability To Read And Interpret Architectural Documents
• Familiarity With MEP Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Budget Management
• Cost Negotiation
• Project Documentation
• Variance Analysis
• Blueprint Changes Management
• Data Integrity
• Scope Development
• Unit Pricing
• Performance Optimization
• Trade Partner Performance Reviews

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Attention To Detail

Industry Keywords

• Custom Homebuilding
• Production Homebuilding
• Local Building Codes
• MEP Systems Integration
• Construction Management

Tools & Technologies

• Homebound's Platform
• PlanSwift
• On Screen Takeoffs