About KB HomeKB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 670,000 quality homes in our 65 plus year history. Today, KB Home operates in 47 markets from coast to coast. At KB Home, people are our foundation. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers to ensure they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company and are driven by a shared culture of customer obsession guided by our focus on sustainability providing a beneficial impact on the world. When you join KB Home, you become part of a team that is passionate about making the dream of homeownership a reality for families across America. Come be a part of our team! Learn more .JOB SUMMARY: A Purchasing Agent conducts the following purchasing procedures: bid evaluation, negotiation between vendors, contractor selection, and contract documentation. This position manages all contracts, work orders, purchase orders and expense controls, with the ultimate goal of securing the best value at a fair and reasonable cost.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Management of all Purchasing tasks: trade partner management; contracting, bidding, negotiating, approval and processing.Establishes new relationships with vendor and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of workNew vendor onboard contracting and trainingPlan buyout of base house and option costsProcess lot starts, late option changes, contract changes, field purchase orders, ensuring vendors have necessary documentationNegotiates pricing contracts with vendor and suppliersEstablish material take-off's and cost estimatesMaintain KB Flooring program with vendors and Design StudioParticipate in development of product specificationsAssist in payment issues with vendorsSeek out and eliminate waste in processes and material usageKBTPO support and vendor trainingMaintain scopes of workResearches new products and methodsEngaged in Field Purchase Order spending analytics and trendingMeets vendor and suppliers on-site, as necessaryOptions:Setup and maintain option library per community; availability, descriptions, and desired marginsSupport Studio staff on product transitions and trainingCustomer Service:Support internal customers - Studio, Production/Operations, Land, SalesInteract with NAPA to track and collect rebates, review and approve subcontract agreements, and insurance complianceInteraction with Management, provide timely updates on current projects and areas that are in need of attentionFacilitate resolution to obstacles experienced in the field relative to trade performance or contractsMiscellaneous:Ensure compliance with Energy Star, code updates, EPGPerforms other duties as assignedEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education/Certifications/LicensesHigh School Diploma requiredAssociate or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business, Accounting, Communications, or related field.ExperienceMinimum of 4-6 years of Purchasing experience in the Real Estate or Homebuilding industry.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMust have a general knowledge of residential construction and the components required to construct single family and multi-family homes.Need to have the skills required to analyze direct cost to maintain or improve budgets.Must be able to multi task and meet deadlines, high level of organization required.Need to possess strong communication and problem solving skills with the ability to negotiate contracts that will support the division needs.Display a cooperative attitude at all times.Must have strong mathematical and statistical aptitude.Ability to provide leadership and direction to direct reports that falls within company expectations and direction.Must possess the skills and abilities to offer support to management as needed or requested.Interact with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional and supportive manner.Work RequirementsComputer skills in Word, Excel, and OutlookAbility to maintain ethical behavior at all timesPeriodic travel will be requiredNeed to be able to work a full work day with additional time after hours if needed.The position is located in the KB Home Seattle division office at 320 120th Avenue NE, Suite 202, Bellevue, WA. #LI-onsiteCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $75,000 - 90,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthlyBonus: This position is eligible for a year-end bonusBenefits include:Medical, Dental and Vision401K Plan with Company match (vesting percentage based on years of service)Paid Time Off - vacation (10-20 days per calendar year based on years of service), sick leave, bereavement leave (3-5 days), jury duty (up to 5 days), and paid holidays (11 total per year)Life Insurance, business travel accident, optional insurance (paid by employee) for disability, supplemental life, AD&D, and critical illnessMonthly mobile phone stipendOptional Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent careFind out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!KB Home and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, "Recruiters") in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at KB Home or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for recruiting services, such resumes will be deemed the sole property of KB Home and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidate resumes, in the event any such candidate is hired by KB Home or its affiliates as a result of the submittal, without a valid written agreement between the Recruiter and KB Home.This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.