Title : Purchasing Assistant
Location : Sarasota, FL
Salary : $50,000 - $52,500 with bonus potential ($55k OTE)
Benefits : Competitive medical, dental, vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401K, over 3 weeks of paid time off plus paid holidays
Department : Purchasing & Operations
Why You Should Apply:
We're partnering with a leading, publicly traded Fortune 500 homebuilder that has been shaping communities across the U.S. for decades. They build quality homes for entry-level and first-time move-up buyers and also offer mortgage and title services through their subsidiaries. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, nationally recognized company with strong growth potential.
The Purchasing Assistant will support the purchasing department with vendor coordination, pricing, purchase orders, and project updates. This is an entry-level role with full training provided - perfect for someone eager to build a long-term career in purchasing and construction operations.
What You'll Be Doing:
Location : Sarasota, FL
Salary : $50,000 - $52,500 with bonus potential ($55k OTE)
Benefits : Competitive medical, dental, vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401K, over 3 weeks of paid time off plus paid holidays
Department : Purchasing & Operations
Why You Should Apply:
We're partnering with a leading, publicly traded Fortune 500 homebuilder that has been shaping communities across the U.S. for decades. They build quality homes for entry-level and first-time move-up buyers and also offer mortgage and title services through their subsidiaries. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, nationally recognized company with strong growth potential.
The Purchasing Assistant will support the purchasing department with vendor coordination, pricing, purchase orders, and project updates. This is an entry-level role with full training provided - perfect for someone eager to build a long-term career in purchasing and construction operations.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Maintain vendor records, packets, and qualifications
- Assist with pricing requests, updates, and distributing design changes
- Support purchase order creation, change orders, and contract files
- Coordinate paperwork and communications with vendors
- Ensure project binders, features lists, and plans are kept updated
- Research and resolve invoice or PO issues as needed
- Prepare bid packages and support the purchasing team with clerical tasks
- Bachelor's degree preferred (military experience also considered)
- Strong computer skills - Excel proficiency (including pivot tables) required
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Initiative and adaptability; motivated to learn and grow
- Previous purchasing experience not required (will train)