A leading Builder / Developer is seeking a Purchasing Agent with single-family construction experience, below are the functions and requirements of the role:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate all scopes of work
• Review and assess existing subcontract agreements
• Setting value engineering meetings with architects, construction team, and trade partners and suggesting modifications and cost savings as appropriate
• Create project budgets and track any variances
• Create and review bid packages
• Comprehensively bid each project and re-bid trades if cost increases occur
• Ensure the Company participates and tracks to its full advantage, any rebate programs offered by the subcontractors or manufacturers
• Monitor and track energy efficiency programs
• Monitor plan changes. Estimate prices of all changes and submit a change order
• Inspect homes under construction to make sure budgets and contracts are accurate, and to ensure that all activities
• Stay current on innovative products, construction techniques, and trends affecting the home building industry.
• Option program implementation and management
• Track material costs in the market to anticipate any change in pricing for future projects and phases
• Work with existing trades and develop new trade relationships

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing role, with a proven track record of success in negotiating prices and terms with suppliers.
• Knowledge of local trades and pricing in the East Bay markets for new home construction
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently and in a team
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.