Purchasing Agent

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.

Step into the pivotal role of a Purchasing Agent, where you'll be at the forefront of our procurement operations. You'll masterfully navigate bid evaluations, vendor negotiations, and contractor selections, ensuring every decision is backed by strategic insight. Your expertise will be crucial in managing contracts, work orders, purchase orders, and expense controls, all aimed at securing the best value while maintaining fairness and cost-effectiveness. 

• Implement the Purchasing Process
  • Develop budgets and solicit bids for new communities. 
  • Prepare material take-offs and cost estimates with subcontractors and consultants. 
  • Evaluate subcontractors and negotiate effectively with vendors to secure fair contracts. 
  • Analyze proposals and prepare bid-award packages with detailed cost breakdowns. 
  • Archive critical supporting documents on SharePoint in compliance with requirements. 
  • Ensure an efficient flow in the contract administration process. 
• Drive Process Improvement
  • Streamline labor and material supply chain operations with the construction team.
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities while eliminating material waste and pricing discrepancies.
  • Leverage national contracts and economies of scale for division benefit.
• Manage Options
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of sales and studio options.
  • Keep the options database current with changes and upgrades.
• Oversee New Product Plans
  • Manage maintenance and development initiatives in collaboration with KB Architecture. 
• Coordinate New Community Setup and Community Plan Ads
  • Manage new community setups including direct cost budgeting.
  • Coordinate community plan ads from bid solicitation to activation for sale.

• A High School Diploma is required; an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Communications, Construction or a related field is preferred. 
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in material and/or trade partner procurement. 
• Previous homebuilding contracting or purchasing experience is preferred. 
• Familiarity with residential construction processes and components for single-family and multi-family homes. 
• Proficiency in analyzing direct costs to maintain or improve budgets. 
• Strong multitasking, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent negotiation skills, a cooperative attitude, and the ability to interact professionally with internal and external partners. 
• Strong mathematical aptitude, advanced Excel and analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook. 
• Experience working with various computerized systems. 

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to move about work location.
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the designated area to construction sites as needed.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand.
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio).   
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales).
• Maintain a professional and ethical conduct to reinforce company goodwill and profitability.
• Position located at the Division Office. #LI-onsite.

KB Home offers a competitive base pay. The expected range for this position is based on experience and is noted below, paid semi-monthly. 

Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards.

KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

USD $85,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.

Join us and become part of a team where innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction drive everything we do — and where people truly matter.

 

As a KB Home team member, you’ll experience:

• A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration.
• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.

 

Visit our career site to learn more about working at KB Home and joining our team.

 

KB Home wants prospective employees to protect themselves from fraudulent activity. Legitimate communication will only come from email addresses ending in @kbhome.com or through our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, using @icims.com or @talent.icims.com domains.

 

KB Home and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. 

 

 

KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer