Strategic Purchasing Agent for Construction & Vendors

Redwood Living Inc; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Living Inc Independence, Ohio, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to evaluate and onboard vendors, solicit and review bids, and ensure contracts align with the scope of work and budget. The Purchasing Agent role supports construction operations and accounting teams with a proactive, project-focused approach.

You’ll create purchase orders, manage change orders, and maintain vendor performance data while promoting Redwood standards. A strong negotiation skillset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years related experience.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Financial skills, particularly budget management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, negotiate, and review contractor/vendor bids and ensure Redwood expectations and standards are adhered to.
• Create and execute all purchase orders and trade agreements prior to project start date.
• Create and execute all relevant change orders.
• Create all project specific exhibits as assigned.
• Provide proper business justification for over budget contractual documents.
• Assist construction accounting as needed with invoice discrepancies related to contractual documentation.
• Collaborate with construction operations on cost analysis and budget creation for new projects.
• Collaborate with Director of Construction on vendor/contractor performance, quality, and costing data with existing companies plus assist in new vendor/contractor onboarding.
• Provide support to RCC team members for key administrative tasks.
• Attend and/or lead all relevant meetings as assigned.
• Visit active construction projects as directed.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Respect & leadership

Work under pressure

Time management

Strong communication

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Redwood Living Inc Independence, Ohio, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to evaluate and onboard vendors, solicit and review bids, and ensure contracts align with the scope of work and budget. The Purchasing Agent role supports construction operations and accounting teams with a proactive, project-focused approach.

You’ll create purchase orders, manage change orders, and maintain vendor performance data while promoting Redwood standards. A strong negotiation skillset is essential for success.