Purchasing Agent - Sarasota

Description

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2025 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Agent to join our Simply Dwell team in Sarasota. As a Purchasing Agent, you will maintain accurate and consistent standard budgets and analyze and distribute Variance Purchasing Order reports. You will play a critical role in optimizing our purchasing activities to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.

• The People!We take tremendous pride in making a positive difference in our team's lives. Our employees are not just an asset to Neal Communities and its customers; they are essential to the success of our business
• Outstanding Benefits -Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid  Protection
• Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Service Awards

• Analyze and audit budgets to ensure plans and communities are consistent
• Maintain, add, and edit accurate Base Budgets, and run, distribute, and monitor monthly Job Close and Cost of Product Reports
• Monitor inventory, identify any shortages or excesses, and propose appropriate actions
• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly comprehensive Variance Purchase Orders and specialty reports for Lumber, Siding, and Trim, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Facilitate prices and quantities in purchasing software as required
• Collaborate with Purchasing Managers in creating and maintaining Scopes of Work, Bid Sheets, and Unit Pricing
• Administer accurate quantity take-offs and estimates
• Track and facilitate Product Approval Lists, resolving any issues or delays
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, products, and pricing
• Evaluate supplier performance and address any issues or concerns related to quality, delivery, or pricing
• Stay up-to-date on procurement regulations and best practices, implementing improvements when necessary
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.

All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration and innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in the home building industry, single and multifamily construction
• Solid understanding of purchasing best practices
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive favorable agreements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in using purchasing software, Newstar, and Build Pro experience is a plus
• MS Office Suite with solid knowledge of MS Excel

• General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners and telephones
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasion
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer.

Neal Communities and its affiliated entities work with a limited group of approved recruiting partners under a signed agreement. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or inquiries from other third-party agencies. Any resumes submitted without a current, signed recruiting agreement in place will be treated as direct applications, and Neal Communities and its affiliates will not pay any associated fees.

This policy applies to all job postings across  and any other platforms where Neal Communities or its affiliated companies advertise open positions.

• Team Player
  :
  Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented
  :
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Equal Opportunity Employer
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