Senior Purchasing Pro – New Home Construction

Homebound; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Homebound in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent with 5+ years in residential construction purchasing to source materials, manage vendor relationships, and oversee bid administration.

You will drive budget lifecycle, negotiate costs, structure supplier agreements, and ensure data integrity in procurement workflows using our platform. This role requires collaboration with Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance to optimize value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Purchasing or related roles in custom or production homebuilding.
• Strong proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel for data entry and tracking.
• Familiarity with MEP systems in residential projects.
• Knowledge of local building codes and their application.
• Estimating experience using PlanSwift or On Screen Takeoffs.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documents.
• Collaborates across Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance to solve problems.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Bid new and existing home products and manage vendor relationships.
• Drive 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, leveraging knowledge of 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 to expand and strengthen the trade base.
• Attend home and prototype walks to understand project field adjustments, HVAC placements, and trade execution.
• Independently 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 to support purchasing decisions and budget accuracy.
• Contribute to the development of scopes of work, unit pricing, and supplier and trade contract documentation.
• Use Homebound's proprietary technology to manage workflows and drive efficiency.

Skills

Google Sheets

Excel

MEP systems

Construction documents

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field

Tools

PlanSwift

On Screen Takeoffs

Job description

Homebound in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent with 5+ years in residential construction purchasing to source materials, manage vendor relationships, and oversee bid administration.

You will drive budget lifecycle, negotiate costs, structure supplier agreements, and ensure data integrity in procurement workflows using our platform. This role requires collaboration with Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance to optimize value.