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Neal Communities, 2019, 2020 & 2021 "Best Places to Work in Sarasota-Manatee" Recipient seeks a Purchasing Manager to join our Sarasota office! Our ideal applicant will be detail-oriented and a take-charge problem solver! You will be responsible for producing accurate standard budgets, controlling and reducing costs, and maintaining trade partner relations and coverage.

This position offers great career growth opportunities as well as an excellent benefits package. Here are the benefits our team members enjoy!

• Excellent Compensation Package
• 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)
• Employee Service Awards
• Vendor Discount Program

ABOUT NEAL COMMUNITIES:

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Administer accurate quantity take-offs and estimates.
• Monitor competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and value engineering. Re-bid trades if cost increases occur.
• Establish and maintain a trade contractor/supplier performance evaluation system and award program.
• Analyze cost codes by phase for cost-saving measures and techniques.
• Communicate any substantial hard-cost changes to the Director of Purchasing.
• Research and approve invoices and variance purchase orders to meet Accounting department deadlines.
• Stay current on building codes, construction techniques, and trends affecting the home building industry.
• Maintain prices and quantities in Newstar as required.
• Create and maintain Bid Sheets/Unit Pricing.
• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Previous purchasing experience in the homebuilding industry, single and multifamily construction is highly desired.
• Good computer skills and understanding of blueprints.
• Analytical and highly proficient in MS Excel.
• Must be detail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
• Newstar and Build Pro experience is a plus.

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.

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