Seasoned Purchasing Agent with over 13 years in the construction industry, a background in negotiating deals, and managing supplier relationships. Demonstrated strengths include cost reduction, strategic sourcing, and contract management. Previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency, streamlined purchasing processes, and significant savings on budgets.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Hamlet Homes
Murray, Utah
09.2022 - Current
Manage end-to-end purchasing for residential home builds, including material procurement, and subcontractor contracts.
Review and negotiate trade scopes and pricing to meet budget goals.
Collaborate with construction, drafting, and sales teams to resolve plan and field issues.
Analyze and adjust budgets, track cost variances, and propose value-engineering opportunities.
Maintain strong vendor relationships, and evaluate performance.
Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
Production Administrator
Hamlet Homes
Murray, Utah
04.2021 - 09.2022
Prepared and submitted residential building permits to local municipalities, tracked progress, responded to corrections, and ensured timely approvals to keep construction timelines on track.
Maintained a detailed permitting log, including fee tracking, expiration dates, and documentation updates.
Received and managed incoming warranty calls and tickets from homeowners, prioritized requests, and assigned them to appropriate trade partners, or internal technicians.
Followed up to ensure the resolution of warranty issues, maintained professional communication with homeowners, and tracked all service requests for reporting and trend analysis.
Supported the construction and production team with administrative tasks, including scheduling inspections, organizing job start paperwork, and maintaining project records.
Sales Administrator and Marketing Assistant
Hamlet Homes
Murray, Utah
07.2020 - 04.2021
Provided administrative support to the sales team, including preparing contracts, maintaining client files, scheduling appointments, and organizing community information.
Assisted with model home presentation, signage placement, and inventory tracking to ensure that homes and sales centers were market-ready.
Helped manage online listings and website updates to support marketing goals.
Coordinated community events and grand openings to increase exposure and engagement.
Acted as a point of contact for sales reps and vendors, delivering excellent customer service, and timely responses.
Administrative Assistant
Enterprise
Midvale, Utah
01.2018 - 07.2020
Processed vehicle titles and registrations across multiple states, ensuring compliance with state-specific regulations and deadlines.
Communicated with DMVs, dealerships, and internal departments to resolve title or registration discrepancies.
Maintained accurate records of vehicle titles, lien releases, and registration renewals in internal databases.
Prepared and submitted documentation for title corrections, duplicate titles, and out-of-state transfers.
Monitored expiration dates for registrations, and coordinated renewals to prevent lapses.
Handled incoming correspondence, phone calls, and documentation requests from branch offices.
Supported the License and Title team with filing, scanning, data entry, and general administrative tasks.
Office Manager/Owner
Snow Mountain Construction
Salt Lake City, Utah
02.2010 - 01.2018
Managed all administrative functions, including invoicing, payroll, vendor accounts, permits, and licensing.
Coordinated with clients, architects, engineers, and inspectors to ensure successful project execution.
Scheduled and supervised subcontractors and trades, ensuring quality control and on-time completion.
Handled marketing and estimating for both residential and commercial bids.
Maintained compliance with local and state building codes, safety standards, and insurance requirements.
Oversaw material purchasing, contract negotiation, and job costing to maintain profit margins.
Provided ongoing client communication and updates to ensure satisfaction throughout each phase of construction.