Senior Buyer Job at Leola Construction, Gibsonton, FL

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  • Leola Construction
  • Gibsonton, FL

Job Description

Leola Construction has an immediate opening for a Senior Buyer!

Are you a team player who thrives on learning, growth, and collaboration? Leola Construction’s culture is unique , and we’re seeking a Senior Buyer who tackles challenges with optimism, goes above and beyond for clients and colleagues, and proactively solves problems. If you’re an excellent communicator who builds strong relationships and leads by example, we’d love to have you on our team.

Leola provides foundation, masonry, and rough carpentry services for residential production home builders that operate in and around the west coast and central Florida. The selected candidate will work out of our Gibsonton, Florida.

Here’s the work you get to do:

  • Material Procurement: Purchase materials for active and upcoming projects—primarily foundation, masonry, framing, and structural components—ensuring accuracy in quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.
  • Vendor Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and distributors. Monitor vendor performance, negotiate pricing and terms, and identify opportunities for improved service or cost savings.
  • Project Coordination: Collaborate with field superintendents, project managers, and site coordinators to forecast material needs and align deliveries with job schedules.
  • Inventory & Delivery Oversight: Track delivery schedules, resolve discrepancies, and help maintain proper inventory levels at job sites or satellite storage yards.
  • Process Improvement & Cost Control: Help refine purchasing systems and workflows. Analyze purchasing trends and material usage to inform strategic sourcing and reduce waste.

Here’s the kind of person who will be amazing in this job:

  • 5+ years of experience in construction purchasing or buying, preferably in high-volume residential building
  • Strong knowledge of shell construction materials (foundation, masonry, framing, etc.)
  • Proven negotiation skills and experience working with regional vendors and distributors
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with purchasing/project management software
  • Experience with Appwrite or other database-driven procurement/logistics platforms is a strong plus
  • You’re adaptable, learning excites you, and you embrace change and growth.
  • You tackle challenges with positivity, optimism, and people say you thrive under pressure.
  • You solve problems before they become obstacles.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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