Purchasing Agent

Location: Independence, OH About Redwood At Redwood Living, Inc. (“Redwood”), we believe our success is driven by the people who power us. We are proud to be a multi-state employer with a growing team of over 650 employees committed to building neighborhoods and careers that thrive. Our employees are passionate, talented, and empowered to make decisions that positively impact the lives of our residents. From on-site teams to corporate leadership, every Redwood team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional experiences. We foster a culture rooted in integrity, open communication, and a commitment to exceeding expectations. As we continue to expand our footprint and grow our team, we seek individuals who share our values and are excited to contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking organization. At Redwood, you’ll find more than a job - you’ll find a place to grow, lead, and make a difference. We live by eight core values that guide everything we do: Do One Thing Really Well Be Entrepreneurial Serve Those You Lead Deliver More Than Expected Communicate Openly and Honestly Instill Family and Team Spirit Demonstrate Integrity and Authenticity Be Nice and Have Fun Position Overview Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Agent will be responsible for evaluating and onboarding new vendors, soliciting and reviewing vendor bids to ensure compliance and accuracy in accordance with the scope of work, architectural details, and budget. The Purchasing Agent role involves soliciting and negotiating bids, executing all necessary contractual documents, and ensuring vendor performance meets company standards. The ideal candidate will combine meticulous attention to detail with effective collaboration, providing critical support to both construction operations and accounting teams. The position requires a proactive, project- focused approach to manage change orders, project-specific exhibits, and budget adherence, ensuring all projects are set up for success from the earliest stages. As such, you will be expected to act as a Redwood brand ambassador, promote our brand, and provide the best resident experience possible. All Redwood employees are expected to conduct all organizational business and practices in accordance with Redwood company policies. Duties & Responsibilities: Solicit, negotiate, and review contractor/vendor bids and ensure Redwood expectations and standards are adhered to. Create and execute all purchase orders and trade agreements prior to project start date maintaining department standards and expectations. Create and execute all relevant change orders. Create all project specific exhibits as assigned. Provide proper business justification for over budget contractual documents. Assist construction accounting as needed with invoice discrepancies related to contractual documentation. Collaborate with construction operations on cost analysis and budget creation for new projects. Collaborate with Director of Construction on vendor/contractor performance, quality, and costing data with existing companies plus assist in new vendor/contractor onboarding. Provide support to RCC team members for key administrative tasks. Attend and/or lead all relevant meetings as assigned. Visit active construction projects as directed. All other related duties as assigned. Required Skills: Respectfulness, trustworthiness, empathy and leadership The ability to work under pressure Excellent time management skills Strong communication skills and general business acumen The ability to communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels Proven ability to plan, organize and implement multiple tasks/projects on a concurrent, real-time basis Self-starter with good work ethic and ability to prioritize Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or 2-3 years of related experience Strong negotiating skills Strong decision-making skills Financial skills, particularly focusing on budget management Strong communicat…

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