Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our client in San Ramon, California. In this contract-to-permanent position, you will play a vital role in driving cost efficiency by managing trade contracts, analyzing bids, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a solid understanding of purchasing processes within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Manage bid invitations to encourage strong bidder participation and communicate outcomes such as awards or rejections.

Analyze and resolve inconsistencies in bids, negotiate pricing, and prepare detailed recommendations for contract awards.

Assess construction feature costs and provide insights to optimize profitability and decision-making.

Support the Purchasing Manager in maintaining supplier databases, tracking rebates, and updating approved specifications.

Review and refine scopes of work and contracts to enhance operational efficiency and cost savings.

Monitor market trends, including pricing shifts in materials, labor, and equipment, and report findings.

Facilitate communication with internal teams including Project Management, Sales, Construction, and Design.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience, ideally in the homebuilding or construction industry.

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.

Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented abilities, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Familiarity with construction industry practices, including reading blueprints and understanding bidding protocols.