Purchasing Agent - SimplyDwell Homes

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace, marking our eighth consecutive year receiving this distinction. We believe where you work matters-and we're proud to build a workplace where people, purpose, and performance come together. 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 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: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.