Purchasing Agent

Legacy5 is working with Hartizen Homes to fill a key position in their team.

Hartizen Homes is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Purchasing Agent for our Orlando, FL new homes division.

Who is Hartizen Homes?

Hartizen Homes is a residential construction company based in Orlando, FL. We are excited to have launched our residential construction brand to our portfolio of very successful and rewarding companies.

Why Hartizen?

At Hartizen Homes, we put the needs of our customers and our employees at the heart of our business. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality homes and create lasting relationships with our customers.

Who Are We Looking For?

If you have the heart to serve others and the desire and drive to reach your full leadership potential, then we encourage you to explore Hartizen Homes.

As a Purchasing Agent, you will play a key role in supporting our purchasing and construction departments. You’ll be responsible for managing vendor relationships, creating accurate estimates, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This position is ideal for someone with strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and a passion for residential construction. Primary responsibilities would include:

• Review new home sales contracts and create accurate construction estimates.
• Maintain construction budgets and ensure compliance with financial guidelines.
• Onboard and manage trade partners, ensuring contracts are accurate and competitively priced.
• Prepare and submit bid packages to current and prospective vendors.
• Conduct material take-offs for lumber, trim, roofing, siding, and other project components.
• Maintain and update BuildPro with accurate project details, costs, and schedules.
• Track blueprints, scopes of work, and design or structural changes; coordinate updates with the construction team.
• Review and price lot-specific changes in collaboration with construction, trades, and sales teams.
• Process variance purchase orders and manage updates to reflect project changes.
• Perform market research to ensure competitive pricing and track material trends.

• Bachelor’s degree, or one to two years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience recruiting, negotiating with, and interpreting/enforcing scopes of work for a large trade base.
• Proven experience working with a builder, with a strong understanding of the construction process.
• Construction estimating and purchase order (P.O.) driven software knowledge (experience with BuildPro or similar software highly beneficial).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze and manipulate data effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities or projects.

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage including High Deductible Health Plan
• Welcome Box

• 401K with a Company Match
• Casual Dress Code

• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Employee events such as lunches and outings to foster a positive work environment

At Hartizen Homes, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. Our focus is on the employees and their desire to grow as a leader and contribute to the growth and vision of the company. Our company develops leaders and empowers staff to use their gifts to impact the world through service – to our co-workers, to our clients, and to our communities. We subscribe to the mission “finding purpose through serving others,” so if this speaks to you, let's connect!

Hartizen Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.

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