Primary Role
The Purchasing Agent ensures RockWell Homes has the right materials, trade services, and vendor partnerships in place to deliver quality homes on time and within budget. This role balances cost, quality, and timelines while supporting smooth construction operations.
*This summary provides a general overview of typical job responsibilities. It is not a complete description. Company employees are expected to perform all tasks assigned to them, even if not listed in the summary below.
Key Responsibilities
Bidding & Estimating
- Request, receive, and evaluate trade partner bids for accuracy and comparability.
- Prepare accurate material take-offs and cost estimates to support budgeting.
- Enter finalized bids into Hyphen BRIX to generate project-specific budgets.
- Create clear, well-organized bid comparison reports to support decision-making.
Vendor & Trade Partner Management
- Assist with onboarding new trade partners, ensuring compliance with insurance, W-9s, and licensing.
- Monitor trade partner performance and provide timely feedback.
- Document performance issues and escalate when necessary.
- Build strong relationships with vendors, fostering open communication and trust.
Systems & Documentation
- Analyze and interpret construction documents, including architectural and structural blueprints, scopes of work, and contracts.
- Track and report cost change requests; maintain accurate logs.
- Develop proficiency in Hyphen BRIX and BuildPro systems.
Cost Control & Savings
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste in materials, streamline processes, and reduce overall costs.
- Monitor vendor rebates and volume-based incentives to ensure all eligible submissions are completed timely and accurately.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and operations.
Core Competencies
- Technical:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experienced with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems such as Hyphen BRIX, BuildPro, JD Edwards, NEWSTAR, Builder MT, etc.).
- Team & Interpersonal:
- Coachable & Adaptable- Receptive to feedback and solution focused.
- Effective Communicator- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-Aware & Reflective- Demonstrates emotional intelligence and understands growth opportunities.
- Customer Focused- Prioritizing the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Team Oriented & Supportive- Works collaboratively across departments, proactively seeks clarifications when priorities are unclear, and offers support to others when workload permits.
- Organized & Detail-Oriented- Maintains accuracy and workflow, anticipates needs, takes initiative, and follows through without close supervision.
Preferred (Minimum) Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, estimating, or construction administration. Homebuilding experience is strongly preferred.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural and structural blueprints.
- High school diploma required; college coursework or degree preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and computer literacy.
