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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.

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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.

Purchasing Agent Summary:  

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for developing and executing division sourcing agreements for specific spend categories.  In addition, assist director of purchasing with department community timeline and management the department workflow and areas of responsibility within the division.

Responsibilities:

• Review bids for completeness and accuracy. Prepare Bid Comparison and review with management team. Assist in selection of preferred bidder based on competitiveness and ability to fulfill contract requirements
• Resolve specification, scope of work, and plan conflicts using purchasing IS system
• Responsible for oversight of BuildPro as it relates to purchasing (Trade Partner Payment System)
• Manage and Coordinate the process in maintaining JDE accounting issues related to contracts or trade partner qualifications with Corporate.
• Responsible for performing plan takeoffs as needed.
• Update and maintain existing contracts as required.
• Review all extra EPO’s to verify within accordance of approved take-offs, scopes of work, proper reason codes utilized, and work with Expeditor to resolve issues as they arise.
• Identify areas and trends in extra EPO’s to prevent and to reduce costs.
• Review and process options per change orders.
• Prepare monthly site condition reports for new job starts.
• Interact with Suppliers/Trade Partners and Field Staff to resolve payment issues, product replacement and personality conflicts
• Prepare quarterly corporate reports in order to obtain the New Plus Rebates.
• Maintain organization of Suppliers/Trade Partner files and contracts.
• Review plan, create/revise budgets for multiple new and ongoing communities to ensure architecture is supported by the budget
• Ensure adherence to department policies and procedures.
• Status updates to Director of Purchasing related to ongoing projects and activities.
• Assist with communication and pricing negotiations with Suppliers/Trade Partners for the division.
• Assist Director of Purchasing with administrative support.
• Cross train in all areas of purchasing in order to be able to help out as necessary.
• Assist with recruiting new Suppliers/Trade Partners to maintain the appropriate trade base.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years in a purchasing role required
• Minimum High School or GED required; Bachelor degree in related field is preferred
• Ability to read and understand residential blue prints
• Knowledge of all construction practices
• Negotiating experience preferred
• Residential Construction experience is preferred
• Efficient with Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, JD Edwards and other software systems
• Professionally perform multiple, detail oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines
• Good writing and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to perform high-level takeoffs.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and have integrity and loyalty
• Must be a team player with the ability to work well under pressure

Life at Lennar:

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
• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Home Purchase Discount for Associates
• Associate Assistance Plan
• Everyone’s Included Day
• Student Debt Repayment Program
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business. #LI-LL1

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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.