Purchasing Assistant

Overview:

With over 60 years of developing planned communities in the Central Valley, Wilson Homes is a distinguished homebuilder known for their commitment to quality and innovation. Our Fresno office is seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant to join our growing team.

This role will support the Director of Purchasing with managing the bidding process, defining scopes of work, bid qualification, budgeting, cost analysis, negotiations, and contracting for both horizontal and vertical construction of new communities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent soft skills, and the desire to establish strong lasting relationships with internal and external team members.

Responsibilities:

The Purchasing Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Analyze and evaluate construction documents, drawings, and bid packages.

· Distribute bidding documents to subcontractors and vendors.

· Support subcontractors during the bidding process to secure accurate bids.

· Track, collect, and qualify subcontractor bids for accuracy.

· Produce quantity takeoffs as needed to validate subcontractor bids.

· Build and sustain strong subcontractor relationships to ensure competitive pricing.

· Support the recruitment and qualification of new subcontractors.

· Review construction documents to ensure accuracy and consistency with the community’s specification standards.

· Support in preparing comprehensive cost estimates for site work and vertical construction.

· Perform cost-benefit analysis for subcontractor and product selection exercises.

· Identify potential cost saving and value engineering opportunities.

· Support the tracking of market trends and adjusting purchasing strategies as needed.

· Collaborate with the field team to ensure that purchasing meets site and project requirements.

· Setup, manage, and maintain electronic folder system for each project.

· Lead in-person and virtual meetings with internal and external team members as needed.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred.

· At least 2 years of relevant experience and a willingness to learn.

· A good understanding of single-family and multi-family construction.

· Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, scopes of work, and specifications.

· Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities.

· Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

· Strong soft skills and the ability to conduct business in a professional and ethical manner.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

· Experience with purchasing and estimating software (e.g., NEWSTAR, Bluebeam) is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25