Purchasing specialist Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Purchasing Agent

Join Challenger Homes, one of Colorado Springs' largest homebuilders. At Challenger Homes, we're energetic and passionate about what we do. We value creative, flexible, thorough, bold, and determined people in our organization with a passion for building beautiful communities. Our company's mission is "Making Life Better" for our customers, trade partners, investors, employees, and our community. Together, we contribute to the success of the organization, but also to the success and growth of our community. We understand the impact we have and strive to develop and build in smart, innovative ways that we are proud to call our communities. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and mission.

We are searching for an experienced Purchasing Agent to provide strategic direction, grow the company, and ensure its sustainability.

Purchasing Agent

Challenger Building, LLC

Purchasing

Director of Internal Operations

Regular Full-Time

M-TH 8-5, F 8-12

March 2026

Exempt

$65,000 - $75,000

Eligible and varies based on business results

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life/Accidental Death/Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Investment with 6% company match

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and managing trade partners and material suppliers to support the timely and cost-effective construction of residential homes. The Purchasing Agent ensures that scopes, pricing, and contracts are accurate, competitive, and aligned with Company standards, budgets, and schedules.

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Solicits, evaluates, and negotiates bids from qualified trade partners and suppliers

Establishes and maintains trade contracts, master agreements, and pricing schedules

Creates, issues, and manages purchase orders in accordance with Company policy

Ensures scopes of work are completed and aligned with construction documents

Maintains current pricing, escalation clauses, and contract amendments

Coordinates re-bids and contract renewals as required

Monitors cost variances and supports budget alignments with Estimating

Identifies cost-saving and value engineering opportunities

Works closely with Construction to align trade availability and build schedules

Resolves pricing disputes, scope gaps, and trade partner performance issues

Partners with Accounting to research and resolve invoice or payment issues

Supports Warranty by addressing trade responsibility and post-close issues

Ensures trade partners maintain required insurance and licensing documents

Maintains organized and audible purchasing and contract records

Assists with risk mitigation through clear scopes, exclusion, and contract language

Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

3 to 5 years of purchasing experience in residential construction

Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scopes of work, and trade partner management required

Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills

Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and scopes of work

Proficient in Excel and purchasing/ERP systems

Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) and CAD software

PMP certification or similar project management credential preferred

Bachelor's degree in Construction Purchasing preferred

3 to 5 years of purchasing experience in residential construction (production or semi-custom homebuilding preferred)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders

Remain calm and professional in stressful situations

Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible attitude

Self-motivated and self-directed, able to work independently

Collaboration skills to work with the Purchasing team and leadership

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Smoke-free Campus