Senior Purchasing Specialist — Construction Materials

Sekisui House U.S., Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance & disability

Homeownership discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a senior purchasing coordinator to support materials, trades, and supplier procurement for multiple construction operations. You will manage POs, assist in bid and pricing processes, and monitor supplier performance under limited supervision.

The role requires 3–7 years in purchasing or construction support, strong communication, and experience with procurement software. May involve site visits and collaboration with Construction, Operations, and Design teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, OR 5–7 years equivalent experience in purchasing, procurement, or construction support roles.

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

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Coaching

MS Office

Construction materials knowledge

Independent work

Policy adherence

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Construction management platforms

Job description

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a senior purchasing coordinator to support materials, trades, and supplier procurement for multiple construction operations. You will manage POs, assist in bid and pricing processes, and monitor supplier performance under limited supervision.

The role requires 3–7 years in purchasing or construction support, strong communication, and experience with procurement software. May involve site visits and collaboration with Construction, Operations, and Design teams.