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Park Street Homes

Purchasing Agent

Park Street Homes, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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The Residential Construction Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, labor, and services required for residential construction projects. This role supports construction operations by ensuring cost‑effective purchasing, reliable vendor relationships, and timely delivery of materials and services in alignment with project schedules, budgets, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Source and purchase materials, equipment, and subcontracted services for residential construction projects

Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors, including bid solicitation and contract negotiation

Track material and subcontractor costs and support budget and value‑engineering efforts

Coordinate purchasing activities with construction schedules and resolve supply issues

Prepare and maintain accurate purchase orders, contracts, and purchasing records

Ensure compliance with company standards, contracts, and applicable regulations

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Cost savings achieved versus budget through negotiations and competitive bidding

Purchase order accuracy with minimal pricing or scope errors

On‑time delivery rate of materials and subcontracted services

On‑time home starts

Vendor compliance with insurance, licensing, and contractual requirements

Competitive bid coverage in accordance with company policy

Timeliness of issue resolution for backorders, shortages, or vendor disputes

Accuracy and completeness of records in purchasing and construction management systems

Qualifications

Required:

2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in residential construction or a related field

Strong understanding of residential construction materials, trades, and scopes of work

Experience soliciting bids and negotiating pricing and contracts

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Proficiency with purchasing or construction management software (ECI strongly preferred)

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Preferred:

Experience working with homebuilders or residential developers

Understanding of construction schedule

Familiarity with Build Pro or similar construction purchasing systems

Knowledge of local building markets and vendor networks

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, or a related field

Work Environment This position is primarily office‑based with occasional job‑site visits. Standard business hours are expected, with flexibility required to meet project deadlines.

Benefits

2 weeks paid personal/sick/vacation time

Federal holidays off

Health, dental, and vision insurance (employee‑paid)

IRA retirement plan with 1% company match

Parking included

Annual performance bonus

Professional development support

Casual Fridays / early release before major holidays

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