Purchasing Agent

• Source materials, obtain and compare quotes, and negotiate pricing and purchasing terms
• Purchase materials based on approved plans, takeoffs, specifications, and production schedules
• Coordinate with estimating, design, factory production, and project management to confirm quantities, product requirements, budgets, and delivery dates
• Maintain supplier relationships for structural materials, roofing, windows, doors, siding, insulation, drywall, MEP materials, cabinetry, flooring, and finishes
• Issue and track purchase orders; resolve backorders, substitutions, damaged materials, and delivery issues
• Maintain supplier contacts, price lists, purchasing records, and committed costs
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing and availability through volume purchasing and preferred supplier agreements

• Experience purchasing construction materials for residential or modular homebuilding in California
• Established relationships with Southern California construction material suppliers and distributors
• Knowledge of building materials, product specifications, pricing, and lead times
• Ability to work from plans, material lists, and takeoffs
• Strong negotiation, organization, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel and purchasing or construction management software