Purchasing Agent

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸subcontractor selection
• ▸plan review
• ▸bid preparation
• ▸trade monitoring
• ▸contract management
• ▸sourcing strategy

What You Bring

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.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸purchasing
• ▸excel
• ▸blueprints
• ▸construction
• ▸multitasking

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.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time