Purchasing Manager Jobs

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As one of the nation’s largest builders, Lennar has built over one million new homes for families across America. Since 1954, our communities have catered to all lifestyles and family dynamics, whether you are a first-time or move-up buyer, multigenerational family, or active adult.

At Lennar, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team. Our Everyone’s Included vision is to be as inclusive and diverse as the communities we build unleashing the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation & sustainable growth.

Lennar's Core Values:

Our commitment to Quality, Value, and Integrity is the underlying foundation upon which Lennar was built, and these three fundamental principles still guide us in caring for our customers, associates, trade partners, shareholders, and community.

• May be required to cross train for position(s) within the division organizational structure from time to time, as required.
• Analyze bids for completeness and accuracy. Assist in selection of preferred bidder based on competitiveness and ability to fulfill contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain general, specific, and inclusive scope of work documents depending on work to be accomplished.
• Review all plans and specifications from a cost perspective identifying areas, which warrant detailed review, negotiate and execute on every opportunity to reduce costs.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all potential and existing trade associates.
• Assist in monthly budget reviews.
• Research and pre-qualify trade partners who can provide cost effective construction, service, and quality.
• Prepare and maintain standard and custom feature lists for all communities.
• Monitor trade partner performance and assist in efforts to ensure trade partner complies with contract requirements.
• Resolve specification and plan conflicts.
• Work with Director of National Purchasing, and regional purchasing teams and support national and regional purchasing efforts.
• Orient all sales personnel on each new community with regard to specifications, options, quality of materials and competition's specifications. Be available to answer specification questions from other associates.
• Research new products and processes from a cost and value basis.
• Assist in the validation of material takeoffs as necessary.
• Participate with other operations team members in selecting qualified bidders from master bid list.
• Supervise preparation of bid packages, including scopes of work, payment and price schedules, insurance requirements, other exhibits, plans and cover letters.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required
• High degree of construction knowledge
• Team player
• Valid driver’s license
• Five (5) years of residential construction experience in field operations, purchasing or construction management
• Accepts constructive feedback
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Detail oriented
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent writing skills

Physical Requirements:

Lennar recognizes our associates are the heart of the company’s success. Learn new skills, build your path, and become an integral part of the Lennar Family.

Lennar associates will be eligible for many benefits in accordance with Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms, including:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
• Vacation – up to 3 weeks of vacation per year upon hire
• Associate Assistance Plan
• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.
• Home Purchase Discount for Associates
• Everyone’s Included Day
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match