Strategic Purchasing & Cost Control Specialist

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

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.