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Purchasing Assistant

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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:
  • 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
What We're Looking For:
  • 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)
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago

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