Purchasing Agent

Actively cultivate and strengthen subcontractor base in existing markets

Consistently re-evaluate vendor needs for assigned regions based on current or future project volume, vendor total costs, and vendor capacity

Review, evaluate, and bring to closure any invoice discrepancies compared to contracted amounts

Negotiate pricing with new and existing vendors to create purchase orders and subcontractor agreements

Ensure all work to complete the construction of a project has been contracted per the specification

Assist in the creation of budgets for vertical construction

Position Overview:At Under the general direction of the Purchasing & Estimating Manager, the Purchasing Agent will be responsible for evaluating and onboarding new vendors, soliciting and reviewing vendor bids to ensure compliance and accuracy in accordance with the scope of work, architectural details, and budget. The Purchasing Agent will also be responsible for contract, purchase order, and change order creation and execution. As such, you will be expected to act as a Redwood brand ambassador, promote our brand, and provide the best resident experience possible. All Redwood employees are expected to conduct all organizational business and practices in accordance with Redwood company policies.

Maintain records regarding vendor costs and performance levels

Obtain detailed subcontractor quotes and ensure the quote matches the project scope of work

Evaluate all change order requests, substantiate the justification for the request, and lead subsequent negotiations

Find, evaluate, and onboard new vendors as needed to support budget, schedule, safety, and quality needs for regions

Act as a liaison to support subcontractor and Regional Neighborhood Superintendent communication; for each project ensure vendor understands workplace expectations and scope of work

Estimate and provide cost analysis for new projects with specific insights related to assigned regions

• Actively cultivate and strengthen subcontractor base in existing markets
• Consistently re-evaluate vendor needs for assigned regions based on current or future project volume, vendor total costs, and vendor capacity
• Review, evaluate, and bring to closure any invoice discrepancies compared to contracted amounts
• Negotiate pricing with new and existing vendors to create purchase orders and subcontractor agreements
• Ensure all work to complete the construction of a project has been contracted per the specification
• Assist in the creation of budgets for vertical construction
• Maintain records regarding vendor costs and performance levels
• Obtain detailed subcontractor quotes and ensure the quote matches the project scope of work
• Evaluate all change order requests, substantiate the justification for the request, and lead subsequent negotiations
• Find, evaluate, and onboard new vendors as needed to support budget, schedule, safety, and quality needs for regions
• Act as a liaison to support subcontractor and Regional Neighborhood Superintendent communication; for each project ensure vendor understands workplace expectations and scope of work
• Estimate and provide cost analysis for new projects with specific insights related to assigned regions

Ability to conduct construction takeoffs

Strong communication skills and general business acumen

Bachelor’s degree or other continued education preferred

General computer proficiency

Proven ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple tasks/projects on a concurrent, real-time basis

Working Conditions:This job operates in office and construction environments. In this role, the employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, desk phones, iPhones, photocopiers, etc. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, and walk with the ability to lift 20 pounds where applicable. The employee is expected to be aware of and follow all company safety policies during travel and construction site visits. Travel expectations are 15%–25%.

Ability to conduct basic takeoffs on company standard layouts

Highly skilled in cost and price negotiations

3–5 years of experience in residential construction management or purchasing

The ability to work under pressure

HS Diploma or GED required

Excellent time management skills

The ability to communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels

• Ability to conduct construction takeoffs
• Strong communication skills and general business acumen
• Bachelor’s degree or other continued education preferred
• General computer proficiency
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple tasks/projects on a concurrent, real-time basis
• Ability to conduct basic takeoffs on company standard layouts
• Highly skilled in cost and price negotiations
• 3–5 years of experience in residential construction management or purchasing
• The ability to work under pressure
• HS Diploma or GED required
• Excellent time management skills
• The ability to communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels