Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Independence, OH

About Redwood:
At first glance, Redwood Living, Inc. (Redwood) is a company that builds and manages single-story apartment homes. But when you look closer, you'll see we are so much more. We are builders, innovators, and individuals who go the extra mile. Our success is driven by the incredible people who make up our workforce. Our Redwood Ambassadors are not only passionate and talented but also empowered to make decisions that enhance the lives of our residents and their fellow employees. Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, dedication, and the power to make a difference.

We live by eight core values that guide everything we do:
• Do One Thing Really Well
• Be Entrepreneurial
• Serve Those You Lead
• Deliver More Than Expected
• Communicate Openly and Honestly
• Instill Family and Team Spirit
• Demonstrate Integrity and Authenticity
• Be Nice and Have Fun

Position Overview:
At Under the general direction of the Purchasing & Estimating Manager, the Purchasing Agent will be responsible for evaluating and onboarding new vendors, soliciting and reviewing vendor bids to ensure compliance and accuracy in accordance with the scope of work, architectural details, and budget. The Purchasing Agent will also be responsible for contract, purchase order, and change order creation and execution. As such, you will be expected to act as a Redwood brand ambassador, promote our brand, and provide the best resident experience possible. All Redwood employees are expected to conduct all organizational business and practices in accordance with Redwood company policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation of budgets for vertical construction

• Estimate and provide cost analysis for new projects with specific insights related to assigned regions

• Actively cultivate and strengthen subcontractor base in existing markets

• Consistently re-evaluate vendor needs for assigned regions based on current or future project volume, vendor total costs, and vendor capacity

• Find, evaluate, and onboard new vendors as needed to support budget, schedule, safety, and quality needs for regions

• Obtain detailed subcontractor quotes and ensure the quote matches the project scope of work

• Negotiate pricing with new and existing vendors to create purchase orders and subcontractor agreements

• Ability to conduct basic takeoffs on company standard layouts

• Ensure all work to complete the construction of a project has been contracted per the specification

• Act as a liaison to support subcontractor and Regional Neighborhood Superintendent communication; for each project ensure vendor understands workplace expectations and scope of work

• Evaluate all change order requests, substantiate the justification for the request, and lead subsequent negotiations

• Review, evaluate, and bring to closure any invoice discrepancies compared to contracted amounts

• Maintain records regarding vendor costs and performance levels

• All other related duties, as assigned

Required Skills:

• Highly skilled in cost and price negotiations

• The ability to work under pressure

• Excellent time management skills

• Strong communication skills and general business acumen

• The ability to communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels

• Proven ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple tasks/projects on a concurrent, real-time basis

• Ability to conduct construction takeoffs

Required Qualifications, Education & Certifications:

• HS Diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s degree or other continued education preferred

• 3–5 years of experience in residential construction management or purchasing

• General computer proficiency

Working Conditions:
This job operates in office and construction environments. In this role, the employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, desk phones, iPhones, photocopiers, etc. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, and walk with the ability to lift 20 pounds where applicable. The employee is expected to be aware of and follow all company safety policies during travel and construction site visits. Travel expectations are 15%–25%.

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Redwood Living, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Redwood strictly prohibits and does not tolerate illegal discrimination, and Redwood provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.