Purchasing Agent

About the Role

The Purchasing Agent manages material purchasing for Blue View Builders modular home projects. This role requires established relationships with construction material suppliers and distributors in Southern California, strong product knowledge, and the ability to secure competitive pricing and reliable deliveries. 

Key Responsibilities

• Source materials, obtain and compare quotes, and negotiate pricing and purchasing terms.
• Purchase materials based on approved plans, takeoffs, specifications, and production schedules.
• Coordinate with estimating, design, factory production, and project management to confirm quantities, product requirements, budgets, and delivery dates.
• Maintain supplier relationships for structural materials, roofing, windows, doors, siding, insulation, drywall, MEP materials, cabinetry, flooring, and finishes.
• Issue and track purchase orders; resolve backorders, substitutions, damaged materials, and delivery issues.
• Maintain supplier contacts, price lists, purchasing records, and committed costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing and availability through volume purchasing and preferred supplier agreements.

Requirements

• Experience purchasing construction materials for residential or modular homebuilding in California.
• Established relationships with Southern California construction material suppliers and distributors.
• Knowledge of building materials, product specifications, pricing, and lead times.
• Ability to work from plans, material lists, and takeoffs.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and purchasing or construction management software.

Preferred

• Experience purchasing materials for modular home factory production is preferred.