Why This Role Stands Out
Gain invaluable experience in purchasing with a top Texas homebuilder, where you'll develop essential negotiation and analytical skills while contributing to a renowned company. This hybrid internship offers a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and build your career foundation within a supportive team. Apply today to launch your journey with Perry Homes!
Quick Overview
Job Description

Want to work at a company that is one of the top Homebuilders in Texas? Gain new skills and collaborate with a fun team, who takes pride in what they do?
Here's your opportunity to be an Intern at Perry Homes! Since 1967, we have built homes for over 55,000 families and we are still growing. Bob Perry held a vision for building quality homes at a reasonable price. For 55 years, Perry Homes’ continued commitment to quality and value has allowed us to build a sterling reputation as one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in Texas.
The Purchasing Intern provides general support to the Purchasing department by assisting with tasks, assignments, and projects relating to Purchasing functions.
Provides general support to the Purchasing department by assisting with tasks, assignments, and projects relating to Purchasing functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Shadow Purchasing Agents on negotiating process and rebate agreements for major vendors/contractors.
- Assist Purchasing Agents to establish pricing and costs to be used by the Estimating Department.
- Compare and evaluate market for new, potential contractors/vendors.
- Review bids to ensure accuracy.
· Complete special projects as requested.
Job Competencies
- Initiative
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Communication/Building Relationships
- High School Diploma and current enrollment in University required.
- Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
What can you expect?
- You must be able to work at least 40 hours a week. The schedule is Monday through Friday.
- Professional development, community outreach and teambuilding opportunities will be provided.
- Having a fun summer internship!
***Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match***
Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Disclaimer: Recruitment Fraud – Any communication regarding job opportunities from our organization will be initiated through official channels only, including our company email domain, @perryhomes.com and verified social media accounts. We advise candidates to exercise caution and refrain from sharing personal or sensitive information with any party claiming to represent our company outside of these channels. We do not at any early stage of recruitment process solicit personal information (e.g., passport and bank account info), financial details, or any form of payment (e.g., application fee). If you receive suspicious communications, encounter job postings that appear fraudulent, or want to confirm any employment postings, please contact
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