Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent Accounting Greer, South Carolina Direct Hire May 11, 2026

Job Title:

Purchasing Agent - Residential Construction / Homebuilding

Location:

Greenville, SC

Pay:

Competitive, based on experience

Schedule:

Full-Time | On-Site Our client provides a dynamic and growing residential construction environment focused on delivering high-quality homes while maintaining strong relationships with trade partners. They are known for their collaborative culture, operational excellence, and commitment to cost efficiency and continuous improvement. They are looking for you, an experienced Purchasing Agent, to support cost management across assigned communities. This is a direct hire opportunity offering strong visibility and impact within the organization.

What you get to do:

• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners and subcontractors
• Generate and review purchase orders for new home starts
• Ensure accuracy of job starts, plans, and documentation prior to release
• Coordinate and manage bid processes for new communities
• Review plans, scopes-of-work, and specifications for accuracy
• Analyze base costs and option pricing, especially for new developments
• Resolve vendor disputes, including pricing, product, and contract discrepancies
• Re-bid vendor contracts as needed and manage contract documentation
• Support change orders, pricing updates, and purchasing-related adjustments
• Enter and manage bid data within internal systems (including KOVA)
• Provide ongoing purchasing support and assist with special projects What you need to succeed:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in residential construction purchasing, estimating, or related field
• Strong understanding of cost management, bidding, and vendor relationships
• Ability to review plans, contracts, and construction documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with KOVA is preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills What's in it for you:
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Opportunity to work with a growing and well-established homebuilder
• High-impact role with visibility across multiple departments
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• On-site role