Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. · 5 days ago
Purchasing Agent
Sarasota, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNeal Communities is recognized as the 2025 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties, and they are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join their SimplyDwell team in Sarasota. The Purchasing Agent will maintain accurate budgets, analyze purchasing reports, and optimize purchasing activities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
Building MaterialConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 BuildPro experience is a plus
MS Office Suite with solid knowledge of MS Excel
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
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 ID Theft Protection
Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Employee Service Awards
Vendor Discount Program
Company
Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Southwest Florida's Most Experienced Home Builder. Neal Communities is committed to building communities, not just constructing homes.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Pat Neal
CEO
Recent News
2024-10-27
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