Senior Purchasing Lead – Homebuilding (Newstar Expert)

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Agent to join a growing homebuilder in the Metro Atlanta area. You will manage procurement activities, vendor relationships, and cost controls across multiple residential construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing experience in residential homebuilding and advanced working knowledge of NewStar, with strong negotiation and communication skills to drive value while maintaining schedule and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have purchasing experience in homebuilding and advanced working knowledge of NewStar.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience within residential homebuilding.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Construction Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing process for new home construction, including sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Analyze bids to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining quality.
• Prepare and execute subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with construction, estimating, and land teams to support project timelines and budgets.
• Monitor material costs and market trends to proactively manage pricing and supply risks.
• Ensure all contracts and vendor agreements align with company standards and legal requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies and process improvements.
• Track and report on cost savings, budgets, and variances.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cost controls

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Construction Management

Tools

BRIX

BuildPro

Job description

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Agent to join a growing homebuilder in the Metro Atlanta area. You will manage procurement activities, vendor relationships, and cost controls across multiple residential construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing experience in residential homebuilding and advanced working knowledge of NewStar, with strong negotiation and communication skills to drive value while maintaining schedule and quality.