Procurement Buyer

About the Position

DevCo Procurement is hiring a Full-Time Procurement Buyer to join our collaborative team located in Bellevue, WA! This position will work at our Bellevue office via a hybrid in-office schedule. This position reports directly to our Director of Operations (Construction). The Procurement Buyer supports project delivery by sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing high-quality materials, equipment, and services. Works closely with project managers, estimators, and suppliers to ensure that all procurement activities align with project timelines, budgets, and specifications. This position requires strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. Your efforts will directly contribute to the smooth execution and financial success of our construction projects.

About the Company

DevCo Residential is a family of companies including DevCo Preservation (Development), DevCo US Construction, DevCo Procurement, and HNN Communities.  DevCo Residential is a privately held real estate investment company with almost 40 years of experience. Founded in 1994, the company and its affiliates develop, own, and manage over 14,000 affordable and market rate apartment units throughout the United States. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, DevCo is one of the largest providers of affordable housing in Washington State.  Together, we professionally develop, build and own multi-family affordable apartment communities.  We understand the importance of affordable housing and make it our mission to keep quality our top priority.

Mission:

DevCo Residential Group’s mission is to develop, construct and manage high-quality multifamily housing that provides stability, fosters growth and delivers long-term value to our residents and stakeholders.

Vision:

DevCo’s vision is to be a leading developer, builder and manager of quality multifamily housing throughout the western US.

Values:

• Quality:                We deliver excellence in every aspect of our work.
• Commitment:       We honor our promises with unwavering dedication.
• Teamwork:           We achieve more together through collaboration and respect.
• Integrity:               We uphold the highest ethical standards in all we do.

Pay Details: $85,000 to $95,000 in annual salary (depending on experience level) Performance bonus target of 10%

Schedule: Monday-Friday between the hours 8am-5pm – Hybrid in-office format with at least three days per week in-office is expected.

Benefits Offered

• 100% company paid medical benefits for employee coverage.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability benefits for employee coverage.
• Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 4% contributed by the employee.
• Discretionary bonus programs.
• Eligibility for a 30% housing discount consideration.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling service
• Company-sponsored industry training and certifications.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• Up to 12 paid holidays each year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the purchasing of items for the construction of affordable multifamily housing units.
• Ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective acquisition and delivery of goods. 
• Maintain general knowledge of company material standards and performance requirements.
• Collect product documents from vendors and provide as submittals for identified goods and materials on each project. 
• Simultaneously track material orders from multiple vendors across multiple projects.
• Proactively collaborate with vendors to develop contingency plans for delayed or incomplete deliveries. 
• Maintain national accounts with vendors and suppliers and establish new accounts as directed by your manager.
• Maintain effective departmental purchasing procedures and policies.
• Identify areas for improvement to drive consistency, meet deadlines, and maximize value.
• Performing departmental accounting functions, including, but not limited to, verifying accuracy and coding of vendor invoices and monthly reconciliation of accounts.
• Ensure positive cash flow between incoming customer payments and outgoing vendor payments. 
• Coordinate and track all shipments and deliveries.
• Generate and deliver project-specific weekly reports to the project team on each active project. 
• Report on departmental bookkeeping and expenditure reconciliation with the accounting department and develop various reports as needed.
• Attend and participate in daily/weekly meetings to ensure the team is properly updated and working together to successfully deliver quality work on schedule and on budget.
• Participate in weekly or monthly OAC meetings as needed.
• Track and organize project documentation, tasks, issues, and other items as needed.
• Collect and compile manufacturer warranties and other closeout documentation, ensuring timely delivery to customers upon project completion.
• All other duties as assigned by your manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ground-up, multifamily construction project purchasing experience is preferred. 
• Garden style, podium, wrap, and/or open courtyard and urban mid-rise project purchasing experience, preferred.
• Ability to communicate and work well with subcontractors/ vendors/ account holders, and team members.
• Ability to create strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• A basic understanding of the construction purchasing process from start to finish- including planning/logistics, scheduling product delivery, updating the team, and evaluating the performance of suppliers.
• Able to provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.
• College-level written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced skill level on a variety of word processing, accounting, and scheduling software programs.
• Ability to predict and overcome project supply chain delay challenges.
• Maintain a strong relationship with Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Well-developed problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Basic understanding of tax credits, affordable housing, and HUD requirements a plus.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; college may be substituted with work experience in a purchasing role.
• Background in multifamily construction is desirable but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Yardi).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Experience with Procore, Microsoft Project and Bluebeam is desirable but not required.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen required.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S., meeting I-9 guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.

DevCo Procurement is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000