Purchasing - Purchasing Agent

Your Impact at Empire Homes

Under the direction of the Manager of Purchasing, the Purchasing Agent is responsible for material takeoffs for new plans and options and maintaining takeoffs for existing plans. The Purchasing Agent will assist in value engineering, plan pricing and review and evaluate cost estimates.

This role is located at our Empire Homes, Carolinas Home Office, Charlotte, NC 

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Business, Accounting or related field or applicable work experience required
• 3 years' experience in new home construction industry
• Someone who will Prioritize work activities and use time efficiently

Bonus If You Have These Skills:

• Experience in homebuilding or multi-location businesses preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Builder Accounting and Purchasing software systems 
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Excel
• Knowledge of construction trades and building materials, thorough in plans reading, understanding and knowledge of the entire construction process.

Why Join Empire Homes?

Joining Empire Homes isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire, we are redefining what it means to work in the homebuilding industry by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We firmly believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we're committed to Guiding Growth, Every Step of the Way

Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too:

Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.

Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program.

Enjoy peace of mind with our employer sponsored benefits.

Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans.

Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for

learning & development.

Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day

• Prepare Project Estimates
• Responsible for daily reviews of purchase orders 
• Assist in development and updates for detailed scopes of work for trades
• Create, oversee, and track all vendor price agreements
• Process award packages, spread subcontractor bids, analysis of pricing and recommend to Purchasing Department head bid awards.  
• Procure and Execute Vendor Trade Partner Rebates, tracking, and follow through
• Set up new Vendors per policies and procedures
• Audit data input into accounting and purchasing software to ensure accuracy of data  
• Serve as Liasson between vendors, constriction crews, project managers, and other departments 
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and scope of documents to prepare, analyze and maintain thorough take offs with accurate quantities. 
• Maintain accurate files and organization of contracts