Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent Role at Lennar Homes

Lennar Homes, a leading national homebuilder, is seeking a skilled Purchasing Agent to join their team. As a Purchasing Agent, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the development, negotiation, and execution of division sourcing agreements for designated spend categories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain material take-offs to ensure accurate and efficient procurement processes.
• Support the VP of Purchasing by managing the department's community timeline and overseeing workflow and areas of responsibility within the division.
• 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 BuildPro 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 Homes is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.