David Weekley Homes · 3 weeks ago
Purchasing Agent - Residential Homebuilding
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDavid Weekley Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our team. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for overseeing category management and sourcing programs, managing cost categories, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality standards in residential homebuilding.
ConstructionProperty DevelopmentReal EstateResidential
Responsibilities
Own accuracy and management of hard costs for assigned categories
Partner with national and regional category management teams to align sourcing strategies
Establish and maintain category and sourcing programs with preferred partners
Manage bid processes end-to-end, including RFPs, proposal analysis, negotiations, and final cost submittals
Negotiate contracts, model discounts, and pricing to ensure best value, performance, and consistency
Maintain item and unit pricing and report updates to regional and national teams
Collaborate with the operations, engineering, and purchasing teams on scope of work, plan changes, and lot-unique requirements
Support warranty issue resolution and ongoing performance management with preferred partners
Participate in plan walks, redline reviews, and value/design improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
2+ years in residential construction operations or purchasing preferred
Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated success in the Charleston area
Strong math and MS Excel computer skills are essential, exposure to JD Edwards beneficial
Ability to read and thoroughly understand residential blueprints
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or related experience is a plus
An ideal candidate will also possess the following intangibles: naturally curious, self-directed, adaptable to change, disciplined work habits, good organizational skills
Benefits
Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
401k and discretionary 8% match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Profit Sharing
Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
College Scholarship Program
Community Outreach
Sabbaticals
And more!
Company
David Weekley Homes
David Weekley Homes is a real estate company that offers construction and helps to buy homes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Johnson
Pres & CEO
Holly Miller
Executive Assistant to the CFO
Recent News
2025-11-14
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2025-11-05
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