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We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.\nWe encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us.\nPositive Work Environment & Culture\nCollaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.\nTeam Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments. \nOverview & Position Summary\nThis position supports residential construction operations by sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting with trade partners and suppliers to support assigned communities. The role ensures competitive pricing, accurate scopes of work, and timely availability of materials and services to meet construction schedules and cost targets. Working cross-functionally with Construction, Estimating, Design, and Operations, this position contributes to budget accuracy, value engineering efforts, and consistent purchasing execution. The role operates with moderate supervision while applying professional judgment, market knowledge, and construction understanding to resolve routine to moderately complex purchasing challenges.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nSource, evaluate, and maintain qualified trade partners and suppliers to support assigned divisions or communities.\nPrepare, issue, and manage bid packages, scopes of work, and takeoffs to ensure complete, accurate, and competitive pricing.\nSolicit, analyze, and compare bids; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts in alignment with company policies and budget targets.\nCoordinate closely with Construction, Estimating, Operations, and Product teams to align purchasing decisions with plans, specifications, schedules, and build cycles.\nMaintain purchasing data, contracts, scopes, and pricing within purchasing and ERP systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy across communities.\nSupport value engineering initiatives by analyzing costs, identifying alternatives, and recommending cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.\nMonitor trade partner performance, availability, and compliance; assist in resolving pricing discrepancies, scope gaps, or performance concerns.\nSupport new community setup activities, including bid launches, contract awards, documentation setup, and community kickoff coordination.\nResearch market conditions, materials, and supplier trends to support competitive positioning and informed purchasing decisions.\nAssist with process improvements, documentation standards, and best practices to improve purchasing efficiency and cost control.\nEducation & Experience\nRequired:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, or construction operations OR 6-8 years of equivalent experience.\nPreferred:\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.\nExperience in homebuilding or residential construction purchasing.\nFamiliarity with procurement platforms or construction-related purchasing tools.\nSkills & Competencies\nSolid understanding of purchasing principles, contract terms, and cost analysis.\nStrong negotiation and vendor-management capabilities.\nAbility to analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions.\nEffective communication skills for working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.\nProficiency with purchasing or ERP systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools.\nDetail orientation with strong organizational and follow-through abilities.\nAbility to interpret construction drawings, scopes, and material requirements.\nStrong problem-solving skills using prior experience and analytical thinking.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.\nWorking Conditions\nWork is primarily conducted in a professional office setting with regular interaction across departments and suppliers. Occasional travel to construction sites is required to verify scopes, evaluate supplier performance, or support operational needs. Limited travel to vendor facilities, trade events, or regional meetings may also be required based on business priorities.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to sit or stand for extended periods in an office environment.\nAbility to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces during field visits.\nAbility to lift and carry documents, samples, or materials up to 20 pounds.\nAbility to use hands and fingers for computer work, documentation, and communication tools.\nAbility to clearly communicate in person, by phone, and in written formats.\nCompensation\nBase Salary: $80,000-$95,000 \nFLSA Status: Exempt\nBonus Type: Year-end Discretionary\n Comprehensive Benefits Package\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families:\nCompetitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.\nHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).\nFinancial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.\nTime Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).\nInsurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available. \nExclusive Perks & Discounts\nHomeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.\nPet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.\nIf you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in the industry, we encourage you to connect with us. Please visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for additional information.\nSekisui House U.S., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6852,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":6,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Retirement plans","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-14T11:17:30Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":28,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-14T16:12:49Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":95000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/shus-purchasing-agent","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/shus-purchasing-agent.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-14T16:12:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":20539,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-15T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":4423308},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=4423308"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fshus-purchasing-agent"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fshus-purchasing-agent"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fshus-purchasing-agent"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/shus-purchasing-agent\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fshus-purchasing-agent"}]}