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Purchasing Agent I/Purchasing Account Manager
Perry Homes
A homebuilder focused on providing quality homes across Texas, catering to various lifestyles.
Negotiate vendor pricing, manage contracts and support estimating for construction
7d ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Houston, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
New home construction
Project management
Home design
Warranty management
Smart‑home technology implementation
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Luxury Homes
New Home Construction
Smart Home Technology
Warranty Services
Home Design
Customer Service
Role
What you would be doing
pricing negotiation
field compliance
pricing setup
market evaluation
subdivision setup
purchasing support
Assist in negotiating pricing and rebate agreements with major vendors/contractors; periodically adjust labor rates as necessary
Participate in Department-wide projects and provide general support as needed
Assist with special projects including vendor/product improvements and changes
Review Marketing materials such as Subdivision Feature Sheets and Homeowners Manuals
Inform construction personnel regarding vendor and product issues and liaise with vendors as needed to resolve disputes; timely rectify issues as warranted
Perform field studies to ensure subcontractor/vendor compliance
Assist with annual contract and addendum updates
Perform competition studies
Prepare memoranda on policy and material changes
Establish pricing and costs to be used by the Estimating Department
Compare and evaluate market for new, potential contractors/vendors
Review pricing to ensure accuracy
Assist in the setup of all new subdivisions by inputting labor rates and vendor selections
Assist in Purchasing changes with the Estimating Department
What you bring
driver's license
bachelor's degree
microsoft office
spanish
estimating
problem solving
Current, valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business or a Construction related field
Demonstrated computer skills to include experience with Microsoft Office and Excel
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of estimating and purchasing principles as well as residential construction practices and materials
Availability to travel as needed in Houston and other Texas markets
Time Management
Effective negotiating skills
Problem Solving/Analysis
Preferred 0-2 years of experience in purchasing, operations or estimating
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