Purchasing Agent

Your Impact at Empire

The Purchasing Agent will primarily be responsible for sourcing suppliers for the end-to-end construction production. This includes, but is not limited to identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements that ensures timely delivery of materials, trades and services across our construction sites in accordance to schedules and budgets.

This role is located at our Empire Atlanta’s Head Office in Atlanta, GA. 

 
What We Are Looking For: 

• Post-secondary bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in related role
• Strong knowledge of construction, procurement and estimating processes and procedures.

 
Why Join Empire? 

Joining Empire isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire, we are redefining what it means to work in the homebuilding industry by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We firmly believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success, empowering us to do great work and Fuel Growth in People and Places.  

Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too: 

• Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals. 
• Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program. 
• Enjoy peace of mind with our employer paid benefits. 
• Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans. 
• Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development. 
• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.  

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day  

• Source and manage relationships with trade partners, suppliers, leading resolutions of issues and actively engage in identification of opportunities for improvement
• Drive operational excellence by continuously identifying and recommending opportunities to improve processes, systems, procedures, and policies within procurement
• Work collaboratively with Décor to develop, research, create and maintain the Product Library and set up of new Décor offerings.
• Review and maintain scopes of work, architectural plans, and pricing to confirm accurate issuance of purchase orders.
• Liaison with trade partners, Construction, Marketing, Customer Service and Décor to ensure trade partners have the appropriate information to fulfill contractual obligations

 
Who We Are 

We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, Colorado and Tennessee.  

There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Our purpose is Fueling Growth in People and Places and your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow. 

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Empire Communities is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, natural origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.