Davidson Homes is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for 2024. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Davidson. 89% of employees at Davidson said it’s a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S. based company.
In 2009, Adam Davidson’s vision to create Davidson Homes came to life in Priceville, AL. Davidson Homes offers home buyers quality construction and materials, superior value and an unprecedented level of personalization. Within a decade, Davidson Homes became one the region’s fastest growing home builders. Please visit our website at www.davidsonhomesllc.com for more information.
Davidson Homes is currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team! The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and negotiation skills, along with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of supply chain management in the construction industry. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful execution of our projects and to play a key role in the growth and development of our company.
Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain for construction materials and services.
• Source and negotiate materials, equipment, and services required for construction projects while adhering to budgetary constraints and project timelines.
• Conduct cost analysis and comparison of suppliers to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising quality or reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities, contracts, and supplier/vendor performance metrics.
• Generate reports and analysis to support decision-making and budgeting processes.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them, such as implementing alternative sourcing options or securing backup suppliers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including construction managers and accounting, to coordinate procurement activities and support project objectives.
• Support community builders with purchase order discrepancies.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain disruptions.
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular vendor assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery schedule.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2 or more years of proven experience as a Purchasing Agent or similar role in the construction industry, preferably within a production home building company.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Consistent attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Strong PC skills required, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook).
• Prior experience with Newstar and BuildPro is preferred.

Davidson Homes LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The company will provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of the company.