Purchasing Agent – Residential Home Building

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent with residential construction experience to join our SLC Team.The Purchasing Agent is a strategic role responsible for overseeing comprehensive category management and sourcing programs at the division level. This position involves managing cost categories, negotiating contracts, managing the bid process with Preferred Partners, demonstrating knowledge of building regulations, and maintaining quality standards.Job Responsibilities:Category Management:Responsible for the accuracy of hard costs for assigned categoriesCoordinate with National Category Management TeamEstablish and maintain a Category Management Program for assigned categoriesEstablish and maintain a Sourcing Program for assigned categoriesReview warranty issues with Preferred PartnersManage Curated Programs with Preferred PartnersScope of Work management with internal and external teams for assigned categoriesCoordinate engineering as needed per categoryImplement redline plan changes and communicate to Preferred Partners, be part of the Team that walks new floor plans and work together to improve the value and designWorks with Division Operations Team on lot unique walks and processesContract Negotiation and Bid Management:Negotiate contracts and model discounts for select categoriesMaintain item pricing and report unit pricing to Regional and National TeamsManage the bid process from request for proposal to cost submittalAnalyze bid proposals to ensure they are complete and comparable. Negotiate contracts to ensure best pricing and performance. Present your findings to the Division Director of Purchasing for final approval