Construction Purchasing Lead — Budget & Partner Sourcing

Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Employee Service Awards

Vendor Discount Program

Home Purchase Discount

Job summary

Neal Communities is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support budgeting, cost control, and supplier partnerships for multiple home communities in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The role includes handling rebates, procurement documentation, and coordinating with trade partners to ensure timely job starts and closings.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of purchasing experience within home building or construction, along with strong negotiation and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in home building or construction.
• Solid understanding of purchasing best practices and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and cost control—maintain budgets and monthly cost reports.
• Rebate collection—identify and track rebate programs with vendors.
• Sourcing and onboarding trade partners; negotiate pricing and ensure onboarding completeness.
• Manage construction documentation, scopes of work, bid sheets, and SOPs.
• Oversee job start and closing activities to ensure timely processing.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Excel

Purchasing software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Newstar

BuildPro

Job description

Neal Communities is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support budgeting, cost control, and supplier partnerships for multiple home communities in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The role includes handling rebates, procurement documentation, and coordinating with trade partners to ensure timely job starts and closings.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of purchasing experience within home building or construction, along with strong negotiation and analytical abilities.