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Purchasing Agent
Holt Homes
Oversee purchasing, bidding, and vendor management for residential construction projects.
8d ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Bend, OR
Office Full-Time
Company Size
250 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Development
Construction
Design
Project Management
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
bid management
quantity takeoffs
budget development
cost analysis
vendor management
pricing oversight
- Prepare bid packages and coordinate with Estimator on scopes of work and unitized pricing
- On-board new sites with design centers, site supers & sales agents (home selection sheets, community standards, floor breaks)
- Perform quantity takeoffs based on a variety of information including plans and specifications, progress drawings, conceptual sketches and design narratives
- Maintain and update current budgets, resolve missing costs
- Organize, multitask, prioritize, and complete tasks in an efficient manner
- Solicit and review bids for completeness and accuracy. Prepare bid comparisons for review with management team. Assist in selection of preferred bidder based on competitiveness and ability to fulfill contract requirements
- Regularly uses a computer with repeated movements to enter data, differentiate between colors, shades, and brightness, and read from a screen for extended periods of time
- Ensure adherence to department policies, procedures, and audit requirements
- Assist Purchasing Manager with administrative support including, but not limited to, cross-training in all areas of purchasing in order to be able to assist others as necessary.
- Hold trade partners accountable throughout the bid process
- Develop budget estimates using plans and specifications, or other conceptual information
- Send status updates to Purchasing Manager related to ongoing projects and activities
- Assist purchasing manager with cost analysis needs
- Process Custom Price Requests and Plan Changes / Plan Adds
- Maintain monthly spread of lumber, siding and other revised bids and obtain approval for any price increases
- Contract up to 2 new sites at a time
- Oversee options in database to ensure all costs are accounted for. Ensure proper margins are included when assigning sales prices for each
- Interact/recruit suppliers/trade partners to resolve product replacement and personality conflicts, assist with communication and price negotiations for the division and labor distribution. Interact with Field Staff to assess divisional trade partner needs.
- Update and maintain existing contracts, scopes of work, insurances, and vendor compliance as needed
What you bring
buildermt
smartsheet
office suite
2 years
bachelor’s
budgeting
- Excellent attention to detail skills
- Experience with BuilderMT and Smartsheet preferred
- Ability to read/understand/interpret construction documents, including: Architectural and Structural Plans, Soils Reports, Grade Plans, scopes of work, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in residential construction
- Pre-qualify subcontractors
- Adapt in an ever-changing, fast-paced, environment
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, in the English language
- Experience in single family residential budgeting
- Work independently as well as in a group setting
- Responsiveness – We recognize possibilities and respond to change, learn from mistakes, and communicate promptly
- Ability to learn new software and programs quickly
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field, or the equivalent amount of experience
- Annual bonus of up to 10% of salary
- Company provided Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Life Insurance, long term disability insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
- 14 paid holidays yearly
- $70 monthly cell phone reimbursement or company phone line
- Employer contributes 4.5% into each employee’s 401(k)
- Reimbursements for parking and public transportation
- Home Purchase Program
- Well-retire 401(k) Financial Advisor
- Family Medical Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- 1 hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company laptop
- 10 days of accumulated vacation in first year
- Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance per full-time employee
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Education Assistance Program
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Company
Overview
- One of the key strengths of the company is its emphasis on quality craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability in building thriving communities.
- From affordable housing to high-end residential properties, they create homes that cater to a variety of needs.
- Their projects often include mixed-use developments, combining residential spaces with commercial amenities for a vibrant living experience.
- Exceptional homes are consistently delivered on time and within budget, contributing to their expanding reach across new regions.
- Every community they build stands the test of time, thanks to their commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- They prioritize a customer-first approach, designing homes for modern lifestyles while maintaining strong community ties.
- In addition to residential construction, they specialize in creating functional and dynamic commercial spaces.
- Honesty – We say what we’ll do and do what we say
- Support – We express empathy, nurture growth, offer help, and accept help
- Efficiency – We don’t cut corners, but cut waste and find the best way
- Responsiveness – We recognize possibilities and respond to change, learn from mistakes, and communicate promptly
- Improvement – We innovate endlessly
23-acre greenway
Community Green Space Network
Features a large greenway at Reed’s Crossing, promoting environmental balance and outdoor recreational opportunities.
- Homes built to Earth Advantage Silver or equivalent certification standards
- Focus on community design featuring environmental balance—parks, paths, green spaces
- Emphasis on selecting materials and suppliers suited to the Pacific Northwest climate and geography
- Publishes equal employment opportunity statement covering all protected characteristics
- Celebrates contributions of women employees (e.g., during Women’s History Month blog feature)
- Acknowledges women in key roles such as warranty technician, marketing coordinator, HR specialist and office manager
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