18 hours ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Carmel, Indiana, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
13,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
subcontractor selection
plan review
bid preparation
trade monitoring
contract management
sourcing strategy
The Purchasing Agent oversees the development, negotiation, and execution of sourcing agreements for designated spend categories, while also creating and maintaining material take‑offs. The role supports the VP of Purchasing by managing the department’s timeline and workflow within the division.
Key duties include selecting subcontractors, reviewing site development plans, preparing bid packages, monitoring trade partner performance, and maintaining contract and purchasing system data. The agent also implements sourcing strategies to reduce costs, ensures compliance with insurance and budget policies, and resolves payment discrepancies.
- Select and monitor subcontractors for quality, cost, service, and delivery.
- Review and interpret site development plans and specifications.
- Research, pre‑qualify, and evaluate qualified subcontractors.
- Prepare and analyze bid packages, scopes of work, and payment schedules.
- Monitor trade partner performance and resolve contract conflicts.
- Maintain contracts, material take‑offs, and purchasing systems (BuildPro, JDE).
- Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chains and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with insurance, budget, and department policies.
- Process timely progress payments and audit payment discrepancies.
- Participate in monthly budget meetings.
Requirements
high school
purchasing
excel
blueprints
construction
multitasking
Applicants must have at least a high school diploma, two years of purchasing experience—preferably with a national homebuilder—and the ability to read residential blueprints. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of nationwide construction practices, strong multitasking skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 25 lb are required.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years purchasing experience, ideally with a national homebuilder.
- Proficient in reading residential blueprints and using Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of nationwide construction practices.
- Ability to multitask efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Physical ability to lift and carry office supplies up to 25 lb.
Benefits
Lennar offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 1:1 company match up to 5%, paid parental leave, education assistance, and adoption support up to $30,000. Employees also receive generous vacation, holiday, sick leave, personal days, referral bonuses, home‑purchase discounts, and participation in inclusive culture initiatives.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) with company match up to 5% (1:1).
- Paid parental leave and employee assistance program.
- Education assistance and up to $30,000 adoption assistance.
- Three weeks vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days.
- Referral bonus, home‑purchase discounts, and Everyone’s Included Day.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Largest Homebuilders
Ranking by Size
Consistently ranked as one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S.
21 States
Operational Reach
Operates in 21 states, building homes across a wide range of communities.
- 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.
Culture + Values
- We work to maximize the quality of our building materials, lower costs to deliver greater value, and observe internal quality assurance programs and external third-party inspection processes to guarantee the quality of every new home.
- We deliver exceptional value through industry-leading incentives. Our simplified homebuying experience offers Everything’s Included® at the best value, a Lennar Account to manage your home, and our family companies handle mortgage, title and insurance needs to ensure a smooth closing.
- We hold the highest level of integrity for our customers, associates, shareholders, trade partners, community, and environment. We are committed to doing the right thing for the right reason, being an innovator, and constantly focused on improving the quality of our homes.
Environment + Sustainability
$30M Savings
Geothermal Energy Savings
Projecting savings for homeowners over two decades in a Colorado pilot.
25% Water Cut
Greywater Reuse Reduction
Reducing indoor water use with residential greywater systems.
- Targeting net-zero carbon emissions across operations and communities by 2035.
- Investing in large-scale 3D-printed homes via ICON to reduce waste and enhance resilience in home construction.
- Piloting battery-powered home energy backup systems in Texas, offering outage protection and grid stability.
Inclusion & Diversity
~30%
Women in Leadership Roles
Approximately 30% of leadership roles are held by women.
45% women / 55% men
Gender Split Among Associates
Associates are split approximately 45% women and 55% men.
- Launched 'Work Where Everyone’s Included™' initiative with an advisory council to embed inclusion across hiring, communities, and career development.
- Established the Focus Five framework: (1) executive commitment, (2) embedding inclusion in culture, (3) continuous education, (4) developing a diverse leadership pipeline, (5) measuring progress.
- Created Everyone’s Included Advisory Council to guide inclusion efforts.