Purchasing Manager

Overview

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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.

Purchasing Manager Summary:

Manages the Purchasing operation for the Division. Bids, coordinates and writes specifications and scope of work for all vertical construction. Prepares and manages all budgets for vertical construction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and updating policies and procedures surrounding the Purchasing Department.

• Assist in product development to suggest floorplans that are both efficient and highly desirable, working with community proformas.

• Keep up to date with competitors' product offerings, standard features, and options.

• Prepare product specifications for each new community.

• Assist Director of Purchasing to coordinate with architects, consultants and engineers for plan status, plan submittals, and document changes.

• Compile bid packages, bid new communities or plan adds, spread bids.

• Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality.

• Negotiate contracts with trade partners and approve extras.

• Write general, specific, and inclusive scope of work documents depending on work to be accomplished.

• Coordinate with Regional Operations Center to prepare contracts, purchase orders and all change orders.

• Coordinate with Director of Purchasing and his staff to evaluate trade partners.

• Coordinate and cooperate with National and Regional purchasing initiatives.

• Participate and prepare reporting, tracking and rebate information for the NetPlus Rebate Program.

• Coordinate and assist the Director of Purchasing with all plan changes.

• Communicate and orient all sales personnel on each new community with regard to specifications, options, quality of materials and competition's specifications.

• Assist Forward Planning and Land Acquisition with feasibilities by supplying cost information for studies if required.

• Manage/Maintain approved bid lists.

• Update all budgets monthly, or as directed by the Division President.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in Purchasing or related field required

• High school diploma or GED required

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required

• High degree of construction knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of JD Edwards accounting software is preferred

• Ability to negotiate with trade partners

• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task while meeting various deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to teach, motivate, and direct Purchasing Analysts and Administrators

• Able to accept constructive feedback

• Team player

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and/or carry supplies which may be in excess of 30 pounds. Finger dexterity required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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.

General Overview of Compensation:

The *median base compensation for this position is estimated to be $95,305/annual, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors including employee qualifications, geographic location, and operational considerations. Note: *The median amount may be greater or less than the average salary.

• This position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses as determined in the Company's sole discretion.

• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section.

• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

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