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Purchasing Manager

Lennar

The Role

Overview

Develop, negotiate, and manage sourcing agreements & trade partners for homebuilding.

Key Responsibilities

  • value engineering
  • cost modeling
  • supply optimization
  • partner audits
  • cost monitoring
  • sourcing

Tasks

-Facilitate value-engineering sessions with trade partners and division associates. -Ensure Lennar has top-quality trade partners for production needs, focusing on quality, scheduling adherence, and pricing. -Source, contract, negotiate, and onboard new trade partners with required insurance to meet production demands. -Travel to sites to assess and communicate trade partner performance to the Director of Purchasing. -Monitor and improve divisional cost per square foot for specified categories. -Develop and use should-cost models for cost estimation and optimization. -Review and ensure accuracy of all scopes of work, resolving issues with Expeditor as needed. -Stay updated on industry trends and best practices for specified sourcing categories. -Conduct trade partner audits as directed, assessing quality and adherence to schedules. -Negotiate and validate pricing and legitimacy of Extra Purchase Orders (EPOs). -Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain flow for designated categories.

Requirements

  • excel
  • jde/as400
  • project management
  • negotiation
  • college degree
  • homebuilding

What You Bring

-Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. -Minimum 5 years sourcing and managing Supplier/Trade Partner relationships, ideally with a National Homebuilder. -Strong project management capabilities. -Superior analytical and communication skills required. -JDE/AS400 experience preferred. -College degree preferred. -Effective negotiating and influencing skills. -Communicate proactively with division associates and benchmark sourcing practices. -Significant knowledge of the residential homebuilding industry. -Sound financial management knowledge.

The Company

About Lennar

-Known for its focus on affordability and quality. -Builds homes in a wide range of communities from first-time homebuyers to luxury estates. -Integrates technology into homes, offering smart home solutions for modern living. -Notable projects include large-scale suburban communities and mixed-use developments, focusing on sustainability and convenience. -History includes several notable acquisitions, expanding its capacity to build homes nationwide. -Continues to innovate with a focus on reducing construction costs and increasing home energy efficiency. -Specializes in land development, mortgage services, and title insurance, creating a comprehensive approach to homebuilding.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Homebuilding

Multifamily

Mortgage Financing

Title Insurance

Real Estate Settlement

Land Development

Single-family Housing

Attached Housing

Detached Housing