Senior Purchasing Agent Job Opening in Atlanta, GA (Peachtree Corners)
Residential Construction / Homebuilding Career Opportunity
MatchBuilt is a homebuilding executive search firm partnering with a growing private homebuilder in the Atlanta market to identify a Senior Purchasing Agent. This role supports continued expansion and will report directly to the Vice President of Purchasing.
This is an opportunity for a strong purchasing professional to step into a high-impact role with a builder that values cost discipline, trade partner relationships, and operational execution. Local candidates with residential homebuilding experience are required.
Job Highlights:
- Work directly with leadership in a nimble, growth-oriented organization.
- Own key purchasing functions that directly influence cost, cycle time, and margins.
- Partner closely with the Vice President of Purchasing on strategy and execution.
- Work alongside construction, estimating, and design teams daily.
- Strong opportunity to grow with an expanding builder in a competitive market.
Senior Purchasing Agent Objectives
- Lead day-to-day purchasing activities across multiple residential construction projects, including bid review, leveling, and buyout execution.
- Prepare accurate takeoffs for new communities and product lines to support budgeting and trade partner negotiations.
- Analyze plans, specifications, and scopes to ensure complete and accurate procurement.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure consistent execution.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to drive cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
- Facilitate bidding, contracting, and community buyout processes for new starts and product rollouts.
- Generate and manage purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders within the purchasing system.
- Partner with construction, estimating, and design teams to align budgets, scopes, and schedules.
- Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies, product waste, and cost leakage across projects.
- Analyze, audit, and maintain house cost budgets to ensure alignment with company targets.
- Support the development and enforcement of scopes of work, specifications, and option programs.
- Resolve trade partner, vendor, and supply chain issues to avoid construction delays.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
- Support reporting, audits, and documentation to maintain clean and accurate purchasing records.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement within the purchasing function.
Senior Purchasing Agent Qualifications
- 5+ years of purchasing, estimating, or procurement experience in residential homebuilding.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, building codes, and subcontracting practices.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and cost awareness.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products.
- Experience with ERP systems, purchasing platforms, or construction management software.
- Experience with HomeFront or BuildPro is preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
Homebuilding Benefits
- Competitive base salary with bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
