An opportunity for residential purchasing professionals recently opened in Houston – presently one of the hottest housing markets in the country. This is for an award-winning builder with decades of experience creating communities in cities across the country. The breadth of this builder’s operations offers its employees plenty of headroom, while its acquisitions personnel enjoy competitive pay and generous bonus potential.

The new senior purchasing agent will take charge of division-wide acquisition activities that encompass all areas of supplier management. These include supplier negotiation, contract formulation, coordination with other teams in the field and development of standard operating procedures. The successful candidate will also monitor supplier performance, maintain estimate databases and analyze commodity markets and other price factors.

This builder needs a professional with at least three years of relevant experience and a college degree. ISCM accreditation is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate their understanding of new construction and purchasing costs’ effect on financials. They should also bring previous experience in purchasing or supply chain management.

Christopher Frederick, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help find driven acquisition professionals to join this builder’s team in Houston. If you feel your knowledge and experience would fit this position, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.