Hardwick General Contracting 

Purchasing Agent/Manager

Build with Excellence. Purchase with Ingenuity. Execute with Innovation. 

Are you an organized, strategic thinker who knows how to source excellence? Hardwick General Contracting is hiring a Purchasing Agent/Manager to lead procurement for our high-end custom home projects in Central Florida. If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-focused role where your decisions impact multimillion-dollar builds, this could be your next great move.

Founded in 2004, Hardwick General Contracting is a family-owned, nationally recognized custom home builder based in Maitland, Florida. Specializing in multimillion-dollar homes, we bring together uncompromised quality, transparent communication, innovative building methods, and a deep respect for each client's vision. We're a lean and focused team that values work-life balance, succession planning, and steady personal growth. At Hardwick General Contracting, you're not just another employee, you're a key part of our future.

Learn more about us at:  https://hardwickgc.com

As our Purchasing Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring we source top-tier materials, services, and partnerships to meet the standards our clients expect. You'll work closely with vendors, architects, and project leaders to align purchasing with each home's unique design and scope, keeping quality high and costs in check.

Responsibilities

• Lead all estimating and purchasing activities for luxury residential construction projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and trade partners
• Negotiate contracts to ensure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels
• Prepare and manage bid packages; evaluate proposals
• Track budgets and forecasts to support project profitability
• Ensure all materials meet project specifications and quality standards
• Coordinate lead times and deliveries to meet critical construction timelines
• Support internal compliance with procurement policies and local regulations
• Complete daily project updates/logs in QuickBooks Time tracker, MS Office, and Construction Online
• Collaborate closely with project managers and accounting

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in residential construction purchasing (custom/luxury preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, and construction software (e.g., Procore, Construction Online, Buildertrend)
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication
• Experience preparing and managing budgets in multi-million-dollar projects
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
• Clean driving record

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position
• Competitive salary range at $85,000 to $110,000 annually, plus performance-based incentives
• Performance-based incentives
• Flexible hours to support work-life balance
• Health insurance allowance, supplemental life, and disability insurance 
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Opportunity for advancement and succession planning

Apply Today

At Hardwick General Contracting, we don't just build homes, we build lasting relationships and lasting careers. If you're a procurement pro ready to source with purpose and lead with integrity, we'd love to hear from you.

Hardwick General Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.