Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2022 #1 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties! Where you work matters! We are a family company, we love what we do, and it shows!

Neal Communities, Southwest Florida's largest and most established locally-owned home builder, is searching for an experienced DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING to join our growing team in Sarasota, Florida!

Are you ready to relocate to sunny Florida? We can help! Relocation assistance is available.

We look forward to meeting you!

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
• 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)
• Employee Service Awards
• Vendor Discount Program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Recruit, select, train, and manage personnel and establish standard operating procedures for purchasing, estimating, and design departments. Hold operating expenses to the targeted ratio on sales.
• Determine accurate standard specifications for each trade. Ensure that all trades are under trade contractor agreement. Develop relationships with trades committed to reducing costs and increasing quality.
• 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 VP.
• Research and approve invoices and variance purchase orders to meet accounting department deadlines.
• Schedule starts to match monthly projections.
• Stay current on innovative products, construction techniques, and trends affecting the home building industry.
• 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:

• 10 years of experience in purchasing management in the new home construction industry required
• Supervision of 10+ employees
• High level of understanding of system applications (Newstar)
• Extensive knowledge of FL building codes, residential construction methods/practices
• ERP system implementation experience
• Strong negotiation and trade base management experience
• Strong self-organization skills
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills

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.

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.