Purchasing Agent

About the Company

Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to build a home using technology. Created by an experienced team of construction, real estate, design, and technology experts, Homebound is transforming the residential construction industry by improving the costly and inefficient process of building a home.

Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive project documentation and facilitate communication among cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage the PO process to ensure alignment with project specifications and budgets
• Independently manage the budget lifecycle, including approvals, adjustments, variance analysis, and performance optimization strategies
• Ensure agreements are structured to maximize company value and leverage knowledge of local construction costs
• Lead trade partner performance reviews using Blueprint scorecards
• Attend home and prototype walks to understand project field adjustments and trade execution
• Independently manage complex blueprint changes and update templates
• Ensure timely PO releases aligned with construction schedules
• Enter budgets into Homebound’s platform to initiate new projects
• Contribute to the development of scopes of work, unit pricing, and supplier/trade contract documentation

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Purchasing or related roles within custom or production homebuilding
• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel
• Familiarity with MEP systems and their integration into residential projects
• Working knowledge of local building codes
• Estimating experience using tools such as PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoffs
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documents
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field