Job Title: Purchasing Agent – Custom Homes
Location: Phoenix, AZ
About the Role:
A custom home builder in the Phoenix market is seeking a Purchasing Agent – Custom Homes. This is a client-facing purchasing role that reports to the Procurement Manager and supports high-end, custom single-family home projects. The ideal candidate brings a mix of estimating, design, and procurement experience and is polished for direct client and trade interactions.
Purchasing Agent – Custom Homes — Key Responsibilities:
Manage purchasing for custom home projects: materials, specialty finishes, equipment, and trade services.
Partner with estimating and design teams to align budgets, scopes, and selections.
Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate bids; prepare purchase orders and vendor contracts.
Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and interior design teams to ensure procurement matches schedule and client expectations.
Maintain and develop vendor/trade relationships; monitor supplier performance for quality and timeliness.
Track market pricing and lead cost-savings initiatives without compromising custom-quality standards.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and vendor agreements.
Represent the company in a polished, client-facing capacity during design selections and owner meetings.
Report directly to the Procurement Manager.
Qualifications:
Proven background combining Estimating, Design, and Construction industry experience.
Polished and experienced in client-facing communication (owners, design partners, trade partners).
Strong negotiating, organizational, and contract management skills.
Comfortable using construction/purchasing software and tools (Procore, Buildertrend, Excel, etc.).
Ability to manage multiple custom projects and priorities in a high-touch environment.
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required (only include if candidate/resume shows it).
For a confidential conversation, contact Jalen Thompson directly at (605) 705-3304 or jalen.thompson@gogpac.com. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
