Senior Purchasing Agent, Dallas

About the role

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. We’ve created an entirely new way to build homes with technology powering every stage from start to finish to provide a seamless experience for our customers. Homeowners across the country can choose where they want to live, select a home plan that’s perfect for them, then personalize and buy it, all online. Homebound has raised $150M in capital from leading venture capitalists like Google, Khosla, Thrive Ventures, and we’re scaling quickly in places like Texas, Colorado and Florida. Come build your future with us. Located in Dallas, TX. Full‑time hybrid role within the Texas Construction Operations + Purchasing department.

Responsibilities

• Bid new and existing home products and manage vendor relationships throughout the process
• Drive comprehensive project documentation and facilitate communication among cross functional stakeholders
• Manage the PO and VPO process to ensure alignment with project specifications and budgets
• Independently manage the budget lifecycle, including approvals, adjustments, variance analysis, and performance optimization strategies
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost, or lower cost while improving quality, across materials and trade scopes
• Structure agreements to maximize company value, leveraging knowledge of local construction costs and market trends
• Lead trade partner performance reviews using Blueprint scorecards, identify improvement areas, and build long term partnerships
• Recruit, vet, and award new subcontractors and trade partners to expand and strengthen the trade base
• Attend home and prototype walks to understand project field adjustments, HVAC placements, and trade execution
• Independently manage complex blueprint changes, update templates, and contribute to cross functional product development
• Ensure timely PO releases aligned with construction schedules
• Enter budgets into Homebound's platform to initiate new projects
• Own procurement data integrity and reporting to support purchasing decisions and budget accuracy
• Contribute to the development of scopes of work, unit pricing, and supplier and trade contract documentation
• Use Homebound's proprietary technology to manage workflows and drive efficiency

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing or related roles within custom or production homebuilding

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Building Sciences, or a related field (desired)

Skills

• Exceptional computer skills, including strong proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel for data entry and tracking
• Familiarity with MEP systems and their integration into residential projects
• Working knowledge of local building codes and their application
• Estimating experience using tools such as PlanSwift or On Screen Takeoffs
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documents
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams, especially Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance, to solve key business problems
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Pay

Estimated base salary: $100K – $110K. Offers equity.

Schedule

Full time