Purchasing Agent - SimplyDwell Homes

Neal Communities; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care: Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(K) with company matching

PTO & Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Wellness Program

EAP

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Neal Communities is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support budgeting, cost control, and procurement across multiple home communities. The role involves managing rebates, vendor negotiations, and trade partner onboarding to optimize cost and quality.

Responsibilities include maintaining budgets, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. A focus on process improvement and collaboration with operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in home building or construction.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing best practices and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, cost control, and variance monitoring.
• Prepare and issue weekly/monthly reports for purchases and costs.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with manufacturers and trade partners.
• Onboard and manage trade partners; monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Newstar

BuildPro

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2026 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties!

The Purchasing Agent plays a critical role in supporting daily operations and driving purchasing departmental results. This position is responsible for budgeting, cost and variance control, system maintenance, rebate collections, hiring and facilitation of trade partners, construction documentation, and supporting job start and closing activities. This role focuses on departmental initiatives while supporting organizational goals.

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 business
• Outstanding 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

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Budgeting and Cost Control

• 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.
• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly Variance Purchase Orders and specialty reports for Lumber, Siding, and Trim, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate prices and quantities in purchasing software as required.
• Administer accurate quantity take-offs and estimates.
• Stay up to date on procurement regulations and best practices, implementing improvements when necessary

Rebate Collections

• Identify and negotiate rebate programs with manufacturers and vendors.
• Ensure accurate tracking and timely collection of existing rebate programs for quarterly closings.

Sourcing and Facilitation of Trade Partners

• Source, evaluate, and establish relationships with industry manufacturers and trade partners.
• Negotiation of pricing and programs with new and existing manufacturers and trade partners.
• Ensure accurate and complete onboarding of new trade partners.
• Monitor inventory, identify any shortages or excesses, and propose appropriate actions.
• 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.
• Facilitate trade partner performance feedback and general needs with operations team.

Construction Documentation

• Collaborate with Purchasing Managers in creating and maintaining Scopes of Work, Bid Sheets, and Community Specifications.
• Track and facilitate Product Approval Lists, resolving any issues or delays.
• Define and document departmental and organizational processes and SOPs

Job Start & Closings Activities.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all job starts and related activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all closings and related activities.

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 3 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 preferred.
• MS Office Suite with solid knowledge of MS Excel.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently to local community sites and events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners and telephones
• Position requires occasional site visits for scope & specification verification, as well as trade partner meetings.
• 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 aDrug-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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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