Procurement Specialist - Field & Subcontractor Operations

Job description

Who we are: Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment. We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. We’ve demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let’s start a conversation. What you will be responsible for: Aro Homes is seeking a Procurement Specialist – Field & Subcontractor Operations to support the procurement and execution of materials and subcontracted services required to complete homes at active construction sites. This role reports directly to the Materials Manager based at the Sacramento plant and works in close coordination with the plant-based procurement team to ensure supplier alignment, pricing consistency, and leveraged purchasing volume across both factory and field operations. Based in Mountain View, CA, this role serves as the tactical procurement partner for site teams, construction operations, and subcontracted field services. What You’ll Do: - Execute purchase orders for site-delivered materials and construction-related supplies; coordinate deliveries to support build schedules. - Manage day-to-day field procurement activities, including resolving shortages, delivery delays, and material discrepancies. - Process and administer Subcontractor Work Orders (SWOs) and related Change Orders in NetSuite in alignment with approved scopes, schedules, and budgets. - Track subcontractor commitments through execution, including documentation, insurance compliance, approvals, and payment milestones. - Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP systems (NetSuite), including pricing, lead times, order status, and change history. - Collaborate with Construction, Site Operations, Finance, Quality, and Design teams to support field execution and issue resolution. - Coordinate closely with the Materials Manager and plant-based procurement team to ensure consistent supplier usage and leverage combined purchasing volume. - Serve as the primary point of contact for tactical field and subcontractor procurement issues, escalating as appropriate. - Generate routine reports and dashboards related to open orders, subcontractor commitments, and procurement status. - Support site visits as needed and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. What You’ll Bring: - 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations. - Experience supporting construction, field operations, or project-based procurement preferred. - Familiarity with Subcontractor Work Orders, Change Orders, or service-based procurement environments. - Experience working within ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred. - Understanding of basic accounting and cost control principles. - Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. - Comfort working across manufacturing and construction workflows. - Detail-oriented, systems-minded, with a bias for action. What We Offer: - Opportunity to join an innovative, mission-driven company transforming residential construction. - Competitive salary and benefits package (medical, dental, vision). - Equity participation. - Collaborative, high-ownership culture with room for growth. At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to fill out an application, please do not hesitate to let us know at people@aro.homes. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.