Purchasing Coordinator - Empire Homes

Your Impact at Empire  

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for accurately maintaining purchasing and contract records while supporting purchasing operations. This role assists with cost evaluation, value engineering, vendor coordination, and cross-functional support to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective execution of purchasing activities.

This role is located in Colorado Springs, CO.  

What We Are Looking For:  

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred
• Knowledge of residential construction trade and building materials
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining professionalism, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; demonstrated ability to collaborate and manage relationships
• Experience working in FAST, New Star, BuildPro or similar ERP
  
  

  

Why Join Empire?  

Joining Empire 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, empowering us to do great work and Fuel Growth in People and Places.  

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 paid benefits, including paid sick time. 
• 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   

• Accurately input and maintain new starts, contract pricing, vendor information, and purchase orders within accounting and purchasing systems, ensuring alignment with BuildPro
• Coordinate vendor and contract administration, including setup, execution, tracking of contracts, insurance, rebates, and maintenance of organized and accurate files
• Release and manage purchase orders (POs) and variance purchase orders (VPOs) in a timely and accurate manner to support construction schedules
• Support sourcing efforts, value engineering initiatives, margin evaluation, and development of detailed trade scopes of work to improve cost efficiency and quality
• Provide cross-functional support to purchasing, construction, sales, vendors, and suppliers, including permit-related submissions and other departmental tasks as assigned
  
  

Who We Are  

We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Colorado.    

There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Our purpose is Fueling Growth in People and Places and your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow.  

Applications must be submitted by: Friday, April 17, 2026

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $25.00-$28.00 per hour. The rate offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of relevant job experience, years of experience within the required industry, education, work location, etc. Empire Homes is a multi-state employer and the salary ranges indicated herein may not reflect positions located in other states. 

Empire Communities is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.     

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