Purchasing Agent

We’re growing and looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our SimplyDwell team in Sarasota!

In this role, you’ll be at the center of the action — owning and maintaining accurate, consistent standard budgets, diving into data, and analyzing and distributing Variance Purchase Order reports that keep our projects on track.

Your expertise won’t just support the process — it will drive it. You’ll play a key role in maximizing cost savings, improving efficiency, and helping our team build smarter and stronger every day. If you love details, data, and making a real impact behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to join a team that values precision, collaboration, and results.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT SIMPLYDWELL HOMES:

• 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
• Excellent Compensation Package
• 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

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 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 BuildPro experience is a plus
• MS Office Suite with solid knowledge of MS Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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