Purchasing Assistant

Invitation Homes

. Provide support to the purchasing and construction departments and general office operations .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing vendor qualifications, purchase orders, and project documentation. Capable of effective communication and decision-making in a fast-paced construction environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing ExperienceVendor ManagementProject DocumentationStrong Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ProcessingVendor Packet MaintenanceInvoice ResearchFeature List RevisionOffice Supply Inventory

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedQuick Decision-MakingAdaptabilityProactive AttitudeResults-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryPurchasing AssistantVendor CoordinationOffice OperationsChange Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to the purchasing and construction departments and general office operations
Maintain vendor packets and qualifications
Request pricing and load price changes
Revise and update feature lists
Update project vendor lists
Keep all plans updated
Create new project and/or product binders
Coordinate paperwork for vendors
Process purchase orders, change orders, and notices to proceed
Research invoice or purchase order issues
Answer incoming calls and direct them appropriately
Make company purchases with management approval
Conduct monthly office supply inventory and order supplies as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
1–3 years of experience working as a purchasing assistant or similar role within the construction or related industry
Purchasing experience preferred
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Quick and sound decision-making abilities with exceptional follow-through
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
Highly motivated and flexible personality that embraces a proactive and fast-paced environment
Results-oriented
Must maintain a professional appearance
Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis
Overtime may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus program
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, standard holidays, and floating holidays
401(k) with company matching contributions
Casual dress
Team events and gatherings