Purchasing Agent – Residential Construction

Bothell, WA

Want to join a well-regarded, thriving real estate development firm? Our client, a local residential developer and home builder, is looking for a Purchasing Agent to add to their team! In this position, you will be responsible for assessing and engaging in negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers. If you’re looking for a new opportunity in construction with plenty of growth potential, then this may be the right role for you!

Purchasing Agent Responsibilities:

• Establish and nurture relationships with local trade partners.
• Solicit bids for upcoming projects and negotiate costs with new and existing trade partners.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and proposals to prepare estimates for time, cost, materials, and labor.
• Manage community documents, including construction specifications, options, award packages, and supplier lists.
• Set up and maintain budgets, perform quantity take-offs, and prepare detailed estimates based on drawings and specifications.
• Interpret architectural drawings to determine project requirements.
• Maintain computer databases for pricing, estimates, and items.
• Provide support to the construction field team by addressing inquiries from suppliers, subcontractors, and the field team.
• Generate reports to track and analyze data.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to enhance customer service and contribute to company goodwill and profitability.
• Ensure regular and reliable attendance.

Purchasing Agent Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or at least 1-2 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting safety rules, manuals, and instructions. Can write reports, speak effectively in group settings.
• Strong numerical skills, including calculations of discounts, interest, proportions, and application of basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Skilled in solving practical problems with limited standardization, interpreting instructions in various forms.
• Familiarity with estimating software, specifically Blue Beam.
• Strong communication skills.
• Capable of meeting multiple deadlines with attention to detail.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance offered, plus an HSA and FSA
• 401K with a 3% match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Company wellness program
• Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and Vacation Time

Compensation: $65-$75k/yr. DOE + bonus