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Purchasing Agent
Perry Homes. Negotiate pricing and rebate agreements with major vendors and contractors .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating pricing and rebate agreements with vendors, managing vendor relationships, and understanding residential construction practices. Proficient in estimating and purchasing principles, with strong communication and time management skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Negotiating SkillsEstimating PrinciplesVendor ManagementResidential Construction KnowledgeBilingual in Spanish
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
EstimatingPurchasingVendor NegotiationLabor Rate AdjustmentMarket Evaluation
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTime Management
Industry Keywords
Construction PracticesRebate AgreementsVendor Dispute ResolutionCost EstablishmentSubdivision Setup
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Negotiate pricing and rebate agreements with major vendors and contractors
- Periodically adjust labor rates as necessary
- Manage vendor and product improvement and change projects
- Advise construction personnel regarding vendor and product issues
- Liaise with vendors to resolve disputes and rectify issues
- Establish pricing and costs for the Estimating Department
- Facilitate setup of new subdivisions by setting labor rates and selecting vendors
- Review pricing for accuracy
- Compare and evaluate the market for new and potential contractors and vendors
- Communicate with the Vice President and Senior Vice President of Purchasing, construction personnel, and other departments
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a Construction related field preferred
- Preferred 2+ years of experience in purchasing, operations or estimating
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of estimating and purchasing principles
- Understanding of residential construction practices and materials
- Effective negotiating skills
- Strong communication and time management
- Availability to travel as needed in Houston and other Texas markets
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Financial Planning
- Time Off & Life Balance
- Family & Lifestyle
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Collaborative, inclusive, fast-paced, people-first culture
- Stable company with strong reputation in the market