CORP - Assistant, LOC Purchasing

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennar Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support LOC operations, maintain take-off data, and manage pricing across plans and divisions in a fast-paced office setting in Tampa, FL.

The role requires accuracy, strong Excel skills, and experience with JD Edwards; a high school diploma and 2+ years of office experience are needed. You will collaborate with estimators and suppliers to resolve issues and ensure timely budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in office environment.
• Computer literate with efficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Good written, verbal, and organization skills.
• Be a team player with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and maintain plan take-off information, including complete entry for new and revised plans.
• Set-up and maintain option take-offs for all plans/communities within their division(s) of responsibility.
• Monitor home site (lot) budgeting process to create budgets in compliance with projected start dates.
• Includes reviewing simulated take-off budgets (SIMs) prior to finalizing budgets.
• Includes reviewing final budgets & start packages for accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute start packages for the field and office weekly.
• Interact with estimating and division purchasing to resolve any take-off / budget problems.
• Generate and maintain supplier/trade partner item pricing (via Schedule B’s) within Excel / JD Edwards (JDE) by utilizing the upload/download process.
• Generate Cost per Square Foot (CPSF) reports.
• Correct problem commitments (Purchase orders, POs) in JDE, including take-off changes from the division(s).
• Work with Suppliers/Trade Partners to resolve old invoices as necessary.

Skills

Good written, verbal, and organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Assistant, LOC Purchasing Purchasing Assistant

Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future The Purchasing Assistant (PA) is responsible for all aspects of LOC operating systems, accurate take-off entry and take-off maintenance. Additional duties are: maintaining standardized cost codes, item codes, item pricing, and any task related to generating a lot start package in support of the division(s) they are assigned to. A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Set-up and maintain plan take-off information, including complete entry for new and revised plans.
• Set-up and maintain option take-offs for all plans/communities within their division(s) of responsibility.
• Monitor home site (lot) budgeting process to create budgets in compliance with projected start dates.
• Includes reviewing simulated take-off budgets (SIMs) prior to finalizing budgets.
• Includes reviewing final budgets & start packages for accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute start packages for the field and office weekly.
• Interact with estimating and division purchasing to resolve any take-off / budget problems.
• Generate and maintain supplier/trade partner item pricing (via Schedule B’s) within Excel / JD Edwards (JDE) by utilizing the upload/download process.
• Generate Cost per Square Foot (CPSF) reports.
• Correct problem commitments (Purchase orders, POs) in JDE, including take-off changes from the division(s).
• Work with Suppliers/Trade Partners to resolve old invoices as necessary.
• Respond to varying workload and pace as defined by the business needs.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in office environment.
• Computer literate with efficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Good written, verbal, and organization skills.
• Professionally perform multiple, detail oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
• Possess strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty.
• Be a team player with ability to work under pressure.

Physical 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. This job requires the ability to work in excess of eight hours per day in the confined quarters of an office.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to: Arrive to work on time.
• Follow directions from a supervisor.
• Interact well with co-workers and outside agency employees.
• Understand and follow work rules, policy, and procedures.
• Accept constructive criticism.

Life at Lennar

• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.
• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.
• To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations.
• From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day.

At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

We’re Always Looking Ahead

Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. It’s how we’ve become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you’re interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.

Work Where Everyone’s Included

We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table, and we’re all on a first‑name basis. This inclusive culture influences our hiring practices, the communities we serve and how we build better career experiences for all our Associates. It’s why we created our Everyone’s Included Advisory Council, and we’d love for you to be a part of our shared journey.

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