What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Cadence Homes in Texas?
Company Description
Cadence Homes is a townhome builder in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, renowned for delivering timeless architecture, elevated designs, and exceptional comfort. Founded by Bruno Pasquinelli, a builder with over three decades of experience, Cadence Homes is committed to providing enduring value for customers. By taking a fresh approach to townhome communities, the company emphasizes innovative design and quality craftsmanship to offer homes that stand the test of time.
Role Description:
This is a full-time, on-site role for a high-level Purchasing Agent, based in Plano, Texas. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for managing and executing purchase orders, negotiating contracts with vendors, and overseeing purchasing and procurement activities. The role also involves ensuring efficient supply chain operations, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Experience in Brix-Hyphen is a requirement. Cadence Homes utilizes Brix Sales, Brix Back Office and BuildPro.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Understands and has relationships with members of the trade base within the market and can outline possible future trades based on market knowledge of their performance.
- Identifies, qualifies, and contacts potential vendors to receive bids or quotes.
- Participates in bid evaluation, bid negotiation, and vendor selection.
- Responsible to assist vendors with the set-up and use of BuildPro platform.
- Executes and issues purchase orders as directed by Sales or Buyer options.
- Maintains records of purchases or payments.
- Sets up and understands bidding on nonstandard options.
- Responsible for setting up new communities and addresses in Brix.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
- Handles complex issues and problems and escalates most complex issues to management.
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures.
- Effective negotiating skills required.
- Detailed oriented and ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing systems preferred.
- Understands and is proficient in Brix & BuildPro
- Performs work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in homebuilding preferred.
- 3-4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement within homebuilding required.