Purchasing Agent - SimplyDwell Homes

Job 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 SimplyDwell 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.WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NEAL COMMUNITIES: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 businessOutstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug CoverageExcellent Compensation PackageEmployer Paid Life InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceLong & Short-Term Disability Insurance401(K) with Company Matching ContributionsPTO & Paid HolidaysEmployer Paid ID Theft ProtectionEmployee Home Purchase Discount ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pet InsuranceEmployee Service AwardsVendor Discount ProgramWHAT YOU'LL DO:Analyze and audit budgets to ensure plans and communities are consistentMaintain, add, and edit accurate Base Budgets, and run, distribute, and monitor monthly Job Close and Cost of Product ReportsMonitor inventory, identify any shortages or excesses, and propose appropriate actionsPrepare and issue weekly and monthly comprehensive Variance Purchase Orders and specialty reports for Lumber, Siding, and Trim, ensuring accuracy and completenessFacilitate prices and quantities in purchasing software as requiredCollaborate with Purchasing Managers in creating and maintaining Scopes of Work, Bid Sheets, and Unit PricingAdminister accurate quantity take-offs and estimatesTrack and facilitate Product Approval Lists, resolving any issues or delaysConduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, products, and pricingEvaluate supplier performance and address any issues or concerns related to quality, delivery, or pricingStay up-to-date on procurement regulations and best practices, implementing improvements when necessaryThe 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.WHAT YOU BRING:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferredA minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in the home building industry, single and multifamily constructionSolid understanding of purchasing best practicesStrong negotiation skills with the ability to drive favorable agreementsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExceptional attention to detail and accuracyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentProficient in using purchasing software, Newstar, and BuildPro experience is a plusMS Office Suite with solid knowledge of MS ExcelPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners and telephonesPosition requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasionMay occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.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 NealCareers.com and any other platforms where Neal Communities or its affiliated companies advertise open positions.