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September 12, 2024
Lennar
Eagle
FULL TIME
Purchasing Agent
Purchasing Agent
We are Lennar
Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.
Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for overseeing the development, negotiation, and execution of division sourcing agreements for designated spend categories, while also creating and maintaining material take-offs. Additionally, support the VP of Purchasing by managing the department's community timeline and overseeing workflow and areas of responsibility within the division.
- A career with purpose.
- A career built on making dreams come true.
- A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.
Your Responsibilities on the Team
- Ensure Lennar selects the best subcontractors and monitors their continuous improvement in quality, cost, service, and delivery.
- Review, understand, and manage all site development plans and specifications.
- Research, pre-qualify, and participate in selecting qualified subcontractors who offer cost-effective construction and services.
- Prepare and analyze bid packages, including Scopes of Work, Payment Schedules, and other necessary documents, to assist in selecting the preferred bidder.
- Monitor trade partner performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.
- Oversee and update contracts, material take-offs, and purchasing systems like Build Pro and JDE accounting related to trade partners.
- Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chains and reduce division costs.
- Maintain positive relationships with trade partners and ensure adherence to department policies, including insurance compliance and budget management.
- Ensure prompt progress payments, research and audit payment discrepancies, and participate in monthly budget meetings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 2 years of purchasing experience, ideally with a national home builder.
- Proficient in reading residential blueprints and using Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledgeable in nationwide construction practices.
- Able to multitask efficiently under tight deadlines with a detail-oriented and energetic work ethic.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:
This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate computer keyboard, calculator and telephone equipment.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
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