Land Development Purchasing Manager

Overview

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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.

Land Purchasing Manager:

Lennar is seeking a Land Purchasing Manager to participate in the developing, negotiating, and executing of sourcing for all labor and material categories of spending in the land development department while supporting the Director of Purchasing. Manage the contract administration personnel to ensure contracts are current, and invoices and requisitions are processed accurately and in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the bidding of land development construction projects.

• Analyze submitted bids to identify the lowest qualified bidder, and to find areas where additional savings might be realized.

• Assist project managers by providing information on current pricing to help ensure development budgets are current and accurate.

• Oversee the issuing of contracts and work orders ensuring they are appropriately entered into the system and applied to the correct budget and line items.

• Assist in the forecasting of expenditures for cash flow modeling purposes.

• Participate in monitoring macro trends in the materials / supplier base and implement plans to react to increasing cost.

• Work to source new relationships with qualified vendors.

• Manage relationships with vendors / suppliers to build effective partnerships.

• Process and provide purchasing-related information (e.g. bid documents, tabulations, forecasts, specifications, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of updating and coordinating with other departments.

• Participate in regular staff meetings with division management and project managers.

• Assist in the preparation of development cost estimates in coordination with the acquisition team for the purpose of determining the feasibility of land development opportunities.

• Manage the overlapping trade categories for land development and home building. Categories such as, but not limited to, Excavation, Surveying, Concrete, SWPPPs, Fencing and Landscaping.

• Maintain purchasing information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred

• Minimum 3 years' experience in land development, purchasing, construction and/or estimating

• Strong organization and management skills with the ability to prioritize and take initiative.

• Must possess the ability to keep work current; maintaining a timely and accurate flow of paperwork

• Possess good time management skills.

• Must be detail-oriented team player comfortable working in a fast paced environment with heavy volume workload

• Computer literacy and proficient in MS Office products (Word and Excel)

• Experience with JD Edwards accounting systems and Build Pro payment and scheduling software preferred

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record required

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and civil engineering plans.

Contacts

Daily interaction with various division personnel, outside agencies, contractors, consultants and homeowners.

Physical Requirements

Able to work in excess of eight hours per day. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, walk, move and/or carry equipment in excess of 30 pounds. Must have finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and calculator.

This description outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

FLSA Status

Exempt

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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.

When You Join:

• Health Insurance

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• Vacation

• 3 weeks of vacation per year to start

• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave

• New Hire Referral Bonus Program

• Product Purchase Discount for Associates

• Associate Assistance Plan

• Everyone's Included Day

• In the spirit of inclusion, diversity, and caring for our community, Lennar encourages our Associates to take a day to connect, reflect and inspire those around us, in a way that is uniquely important to you.

• And More!

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

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Type

Regular Full-Time