Strategic Purchasing & Sourcing Specialist - Residential

David Weekley Homes; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and

401k with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

New Home Discount for Team Members

College Scholarship Program

Community Outreach

Job summary

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent for our Colorado Springs team. The role focuses on category management, sourcing programs, and contract negotiation to optimize costs and value across divisions.

You will oversee hard-cost accuracy, coordinate with the National Category Management Team, and manage the bid process from RFP to cost submittal, ensuring best pricing and performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in residential construction operations or purchasing.
• Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated success.
• Strong math and MS Excel computer skills are essential; exposure to JD Edwards beneficial.
• Ability to read and thoroughly understand residential blueprints.
• An ideal candidate will be naturally curious, self-directed, adaptable to change, disciplined, and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Category Management for assigned categories and establish a Category Management Program.
• Coordinate with the National Category Management Team and maintain a Sourcing Program.
• Ensure accuracy of hard costs for assigned categories and review warranty issues with Partners.
• Manage the bid process from RFP to cost submittal and analyze proposals for completeness.
• Negotiate contracts and model discounts to secure best pricing and performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for Scope of Work per category.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Cost management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent for our Colorado Springs team. The role focuses on category management, sourcing programs, and contract negotiation to optimize costs and value across divisions.

You will oversee hard-cost accuracy, coordinate with the National Category Management Team, and manage the bid process from RFP to cost submittal, ensuring best pricing and performance.