What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at FTS, Inc.?
Purchasing Agent
Industry: Residential Construction
About the Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional who wants to join a stable, low-turnover organization with strong systems, a collaborative culture, and meaningful long-term career potential. You’ll work alongside an experienced purchasing team and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the organization continues to grow.
What You'll Do
- Manage purchasing activities for residential construction projects.
- Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders and purchasing documentation.
- Work closely with vendors, subcontractors, construction teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Utilize ERP and other technology systems to manage purchasing workflows and information.
- Monitor purchasing activity, costs, and commitments to support project profitability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and trade partners.
- Collaborate with construction and operations teams to ensure materials and services are available when needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, efficiency, and cost control.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience in one of the following areas:
- Construction purchasing: Residential construction purchasing experience is strongly preferred.
- Construction supervision: Experienced Construction Superintendents with strong computer skills may be a fit.
- High-volume purchasing/PO management: Professionals who have created a high volume of purchase orders in another industry may also be considered.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong computer skills and ERP system experience.
- Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a builder with a strong local reputation and a friendly, low-turnover culture.
Employees enjoy:
- State-of-the-art systems and technology
- Strong training and professional development
- Long-term career advancement opportunities
- Low micromanagement and a high level of trust
- The stability and personal culture of a locally established organization
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000