Purchasing Coordinator - Lakewood Ranch

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace in Sarasota and Manatee Counties! Come join our Waterscapes Pools & Spas team in Lakewood Ranch as a Purchasing Coordinator. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting our pool construction projects by managing supplier relationships, coordinating pricing and estimates, and ensuring timely processing of purchase orders and permits. If you're a detail-oriented, organized, professional, and you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career with a top-rated employer.

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:

• Prepare start packages for residential pool construction projects
• Support the Purchasing Supervisor with pricing, estimating, and maintaining supplier lists
• Coordinate revised pricing with contractors and assist Pool Construction Managers with start package pricing and coding
• Generate and review purchase orders, including variance orders, and resolve field purchasing issues
• Collaborate with the supervisor to process pool permits with the county and regulatory agencies
• Assist in creating pool closing packages for clients
• 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Residential home builder purchasing experience preferred
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and customer service skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Experience with database systems is desired; NewStar experience is a plus!

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer.