Purchasing Agent- DFW

Company: Legend Homes Job Title: Purchasing Agent Department: Construction-Purchasing Reports to: Purchasing Director Status: Full Time / Exempt- Salaried Job Summary: Camillo Companies is actively seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent. They must be able to organize and coordinate activities within the purchasing department. This role will report directly to Purchasing Director and works collaboratively with purchasing peers within the division and at the corporate office in Houston. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detailed-orientated, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting purchasing operations from bid solicitations through vendor onboarding and system support.

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 quotations.
• Participates in bid evaluation, bid negotiation, and vendor selection; may suggest alternate vendors to secure discounts for bulk purchases.
• Responsible to assist vendors with the set-up and use of JD Edwards (JDE) purchasing platform.
• Executes purchases and issues purchase orders as directed by buyers or other personnel.
• Maintains records of purchases or payments.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

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.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Provides coaching, and/or mentoring to purchasing coordinators.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in homebuilding preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in purchasing or procurement within homebuilding required.
• 3-5 years of experience within the JD Edwards (JDE) purchasing platform, ideally utilizing this platform in their current or last employer is required.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Professional office environment and field visits as needed.
  
  

About Us: As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of SimplyHome, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company made acquisitions to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas. Camillo Companies value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required. #LegendCareers