KB Home

Purchasing Agent

KB Home

3501 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceEntry LevelHigh school or equivalent
Job Description

The Construction, Trade Relations is responsible for evaluating and reducing labor and material costs by creating a competitive bid environment and carrying out all cost negotiations. Will analyze existing products, recruit additional trades/vendors and build strong relationships with all trades and vendors. Maintain a diversified trade base minimizing risks associated with trade turnover while maximizing the efficiency and quality of our trade base. Manage new trades to confirm they understand the KB Home process and quality standards while ensuring their onboarding is a success. In coordination with the Mgr. of Trade Relations, continuously bid work to certify our existing trade base is competitively priced. All account categories should be bid out annually with records maintained to verify and demonstrate work performed.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 3501 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 2+ years of construction/purchasing experience including identifying/recruiting new trade base.

  • Bilingual (Spanish) -preferred

  • Action oriented, with the drive to push sales to successful closure

  • Work 8-hour days with flexibility for additional work hours when necessary

Required Skills
  • Negotiation skills

  • MS Word

  • MS PowerPoint

  • MS Outlook

  • MS Excel skills

  • Effective Time Management

Soft Skills
  • Results Oriented

  • Prioritizing skills

  • written communication

  • Adaptability

  • Verbal Skills

  • Detail Oriented and Organized

  • Multi-tasking

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Purchasing Agent in 3501 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA is $31,000 to $42,000 per year. Pay rates may vary depending on experience, education, industry, and geographic location.

Additional Information
KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedFebruary 9th, 2021
Apply BeforeJune 9th, 2026
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About KB Home

KB Home is a homebuilding company based in the United States, founded in 1957 as Kaufman & Broad in Detroit, Michigan. It was the first company to be traded on the NYSE Its headquarters are in Los Angeles, California.

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