Purchasing Agent - Rockwell Homes

Overview

Manages procurement, bids, vendor relations, and cost control for home construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• bid entry
• material take-offs
• bid evaluation
• document review
• cost changes
• vendor relations

Tasks

-Build strong relationships with vendors, fostering open communication and trust. -Enter finalized bids into Hyphen BRIX to generate project-specific budgets. -Assist with onboarding new trade partners, ensuring compliance with insurance, W-9s, and licensing. -Create clear, well-organized bid comparison reports to support decision-making. -Monitor vendor rebates and volume-based incentives to ensure all eligible submissions are completed timely and accurately. -Track and report cost change requests; maintain accurate logs. -Occasional lifting of office items up to 40 lbs. -Prepare accurate material take-offs and cost estimates to support budgeting. -Analyze and interpret construction documents, including architectural and structural blueprints, scopes of work, and contracts. -Identify opportunities to reduce waste in materials, streamline processes, and reduce overall costs. -Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and operations. -Monitor trade partner performance and provide timely feedback. -Quality- Provide exceptional products and home designs with uncompromising service to deliver premium value to our customers. -Document performance issues and escalate when necessary. -Teamwork- Working together, across departments and disciplines, to meet the needs of our customers and achieve the company objectives. -Customer Focused- Prioritizing the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. -Request, receive, and evaluate trade partner bids for accuracy and comparability.

Requirements

• hyphen brix
• buildpro
• erp
• microsoft office
• high school
• 1–2 years

What You Bring

-Adequate hearing (with or without hearing aids) for conversations and meetings. -High school diploma required; college coursework or degree preferred. -Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural and structural blueprints. -Frequent use of hands/fingers for computer and office equipment. -Exposure to overhead falling objects, sharp or pointed objects or surfaces. -Develop proficiency in Hyphen BRIX and BuildPro systems. -Effective Communicator- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. -Visual ability to read a computer monitor and printed materials (with or without corrective lenses). -Coachable & Adaptable- Receptive to feedback and solution focused. -Exposure to extreme environmental conditions may occur depending on weather conditions. Prepare and protect yourself appropriately. -Sitting, standing, and walking through homes and throughout the site. -1–2 years of experience in purchasing, estimating, or construction administration. Homebuilding experience is strongly preferred. -Proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will be required. -Strong analytical skills and computer literacy. -Experienced with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems such as Hyphen BRIX, BuildPro, JD Edwards, NEWSTAR, Builder MT, etc.). -Project evaluation may require climbing stairs, ladders, or walking on uneven surfaces. -Self-Aware & Reflective- Demonstrates emotional intelligence and understands growth opportunities. -Ability to remain seated or stand for extended periods. -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). -Organized & Detail-Oriented- Maintains accuracy and workflow, anticipates needs, takes initiative, and follows through without close supervision.

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Benefits

-Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. -Citizenship- We will be good citizens and partners in the communities in which we do business. -Opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

About Traylor Bros., Inc.

-Now led by the third generation of Traylors, it thrives as a family-run heavy‑civil specialist. -The Underground division tackles complex tunneling—including soft ground, hard rock, EPB and drill‑and‑blast methods. -The Mining division manages shaft, decline and underground development from design through completion. -Owning four permanent equipment yards across the U.S., it operates a vast crane‑heavy fleet maintained by in‑house crews. -Standout feats include mobilizing a super‑crane via the Panama Canal for the Tappan Zee Bridge and post‑Katrina levee work in Louisiana. -Equipped for marine and water projects, it has constructed dams, pump stations, pipelines, sewer and harbor structures. -Known for taking on projects others avoid, it has completed more than 135 major bridges and 115 miles of tunnels.

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