Senior Purchasing Agent

Park Square Homes; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent home building company in Tampa is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to manage purchasing operations, vendor procurement, and cost analysis. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and maintaining pricing integrity. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and over 3 years of experience in purchasing within the residential construction sector. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this position. A proactive mindset is required to identify opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, estimating, or procurement within residential construction.
• Experience with takeoffs, plan analysis, and value engineering (VE) preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing operations and vendor procurement.
• Oversee purchasing system activities for accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead cost analysis and identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Vendor procurement

Cost analysis

Bidding processes

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JPS

BRIX

Job description

With a 40+ year commitment to delivering breakthrough customer experiences, seizing initiatives, achieving results, and continuous learning, our award-winning company, Park Square Homes, has an opportunity for a talented Senior Purchasing Agent to join our team. Known for our entrepreneurial spirit, we have a strong culture rooted in trust, integrity, open communication, and respect, and we make it a point to use good judgment, fairness, and common sense to meet our challenges. Attracting top talent who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, family-oriented, efficient, and team-focused environment contributes to our success.

Job Overview

The Senior Purchasing Agent supports the Tampa division by managing purchasing operations, vendor procurement, and cost analysis to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with company standards. Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, this role partners closely with Construction, Design Studio, Sales, and Permitting teams to support community setup, maintain pricing integrity, and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Operations & System Management

• Manage and maintain the purchasing system, including budgets, vendor purchase orders, and retail pricing to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee purchasing module activities, ensuring data integrity across all communities and product lines.
• Maintain and update plan data, product specifications, and option configurations within the system.
• Ensure all pricing, scopes, and cost inputs are current and aligned with company standards.

Bidding, Procurement & Cost Analysis

• Procure, analyze, and level vendor bids to ensure competitive pricing and scope alignment.
• Lead and support the bidding process for new communities, products, and trade partners.
• Perform detailed takeoffs, cost analysis, and value engineering (VE) reviews.
• Monitor cost trends and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements.
• Assist in onboarding new vendors, including pricing setup, scope development, and system integration.
• Maintain strong relationships with trade partners to ensure performance, pricing consistency, and quality standards.
• Support ongoing vendor performance tracking and issue resolution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison between Purchasing, Construction, Design Studio, Sales, and Permitting within the Tampa market.
• Partner with Design Studio and Sales teams on option pricing, community specifications, and custom pricing requests.
• Collaborate with Construction teams to ensure scopes, pricing, and product specifications align with field execution.

Community Setup & Product Management

• Lead the setup and maintenance of new communities, including budgets, options, specifications, and design selections.
• Manage updates to plan lineups, ensuring all changes are reflected accurately in systems and documentation.
• Support the development and maintenance of standardized product offerings.
• Review and validate purchase orders, invoices, and vendor pricing for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, purchasing procedures, and audit standards.
• Support variance analysis and reporting related to purchasing and construction costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, estimating, or procurement within residential construction.
• Strong experience with bidding processes, vendor procurement, and cost analysis.
• Experience with takeoffs, plan analysis, and value engineering (VE) preferred.
• Familiarity with purchasing or estimating systems (e.g., JPS, BRIX, or similar) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, scopes of work, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify process improvements.
• Professionalism and accountability in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to use hands and arms for standard office functions, including computer use.
• Occasional lifting of office materials up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to navigate office and construction environments as needed.