Purchasing Agent - Rockwell Homes

Why Join RockWell Homes?

RockWell Homes is a fast-paced, privately owned homebuilding company with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong sense of purpose. We are growing and looking for talented individuals who want more than just a job — people who want to build a career and make an impact.

At RockWell, you’ll find:

· A collaborative, supportive culture grounded in teamwork and transparency.

· Opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

· Competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

· A place where your ideas are valued and your work makes a difference.

Primary Role

The Purchasing Agent ensures RockWell Homes has the right materials, trade services, and vendor partnerships in place to deliver quality homes on time and within budget. This role balances cost, quality, and timelines while supporting smooth construction operations.

*This summary provides a general overview of typical job responsibilities. It is not a complete description. Company employees are expected to perform all tasks assigned to them, even if not listed in the summary below.

Key Responsibilities

· Bidding & Estimating

· Request, receive, and evaluate trade partner bids for accuracy and comparability.

· Prepare accurate material take-offs and cost estimates to support budgeting.

· Enter finalized bids into Hyphen BRIX to generate project-specific budgets.

· Create clear, well-organized bid comparison reports to support decision-making.

Vendor & Trade Partner Management

· Assist with onboarding new trade partners, ensuring compliance with insurance, W-9s, and licensing.

· Monitor trade partner performance and provide timely feedback.

· Document performance issues and escalate when necessary.

· Build strong relationships with vendors, fostering open communication and trust.

Systems & Documentation

· Analyze and interpret construction documents, including architectural and structural blueprints, scopes of work, and contracts.

· Track and report cost change requests; maintain accurate logs.

· Develop proficiency in Hyphen BRIX and BuildPro systems.

Cost Control & Savings

· Identify opportunities to reduce waste in materials, streamline processes, and reduce overall costs.

· Monitor vendor rebates and volume-based incentives to ensure all eligible submissions are completed timely and accurately.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and operations.

Core Competencies

Technical :

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

· Experienced with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems such as Hyphen BRIX, BuildPro, JD Edwards, NEWSTAR, Builder MT, etc.).

Team & Interpersonal:

· Coachable & Adaptable- Receptive to feedback and solution focused.

· Effective Communicator- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Self-Aware & Reflective- Demonstrates emotional intelligence and understands growth opportunities.

· Customer Focused- Prioritizing the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.

· Team Oriented & Supportive- Works collaboratively across departments, proactively seeks clarifications when priorities are unclear, and offers support to others when workload permits.

· Organized & Detail-Oriented- Maintains accuracy and workflow, anticipates needs, takes initiative, and follows through without close supervision.

Preferred (Minimum) Qualifications

·1–2 years of experience in purchasing, estimating, or construction administration. Homebuilding experience is strongly preferred.

· Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural and structural blueprints.

· High school diploma required; college coursework or degree preferred.

· Strong analytical skills and computer literacy.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to remain seated or stand for extended periods.

· Occasional lifting of office items up to 40 lbs.

· Frequent use of hands/fingers for computer and office equipment.

· Visual ability to read a computer monitor and printed materials (with or without corrective lenses).

· Adequate hearing (with or without hearing aids) for conversations and meetings.

· This position may require periodic site visits, and the following activities and conditions may apply:

· Sitting, standing, and walking through homes and throughout the site.

· Project evaluation may require climbing stairs, ladders, or walking on uneven surfaces.

· Exposure to overhead falling objects, sharp or pointed objects or surfaces.

· Exposure to extreme environmental conditions may occur depending on weather conditions. Prepare and protect yourself appropriately.

· Based on the stage of production, and where the work takes place, potential exposure to the following may occur: Dark or poorly lit areas, extreme noises, poor ventilation, airborne particles such as soil dust, wood dust, drywall dust, silica, etc. are common in the field construction environment.

· Proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will be required.

Our Values

At RockWell, our values guide us through how we work together, serve our customers, and support each team member’s success:

· Customer- Commitment to a customer experience that makes a positive difference in our customers’ lives.

· Quality- Provide exceptional products and home designs with uncompromising service to deliver premium value to our customers.

· Integrity- Every team member upholds the highest standards of integrity in our work.

· Teamwork- Working together, across departments and disciplines, to meet the needs of our customers and achieve the company objectives.

· Respect- We value our team members, embrace our cultural differences, encourage development, and reward high performance.

· Citizenship- We will be good citizens and partners in the communities in which we do business.

· Accountability- Each team member is personally accountable for delivering on our commitments.

· Will to Win- Each team member will exhibit a strong “Will to Win” in every aspect of our business.

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