Procurement Agent

PulteGroup Inc.; Bridgewater, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

PulteGroup Inc. is seeking a Procurement Agent to manage procurement and community setup across multiple homebuilding projects. This role focuses on sourcing strategies, contract execution, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.

The position requires onsite work five days a week at the Bridgewater area division office, with collaboration across construction, design, and sales teams to optimize procurement processes and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• University degree or equivalent preferred; 2–4 years of procurement experience.
• Experience with procurement and community setup systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes for assigned categories, including sourcing strategy, contract execution, and supplier performance.
• Oversee community setup strategy, including data entry, pricing validation, and policy adherence.
• Lead cost analyses, negotiations, and contract implementations for multiple communities.
• Coordinate with construction, sales, and design teams to meet procurement and community needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Community setup

Category management

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

University degree or equivalent

2–4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Procurement software

Community setup systems

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup!Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place.As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey.Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name.Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact**Job Summary**The Procurement Agent manages procurement and community setup, combining sourcing and operational strategies to ensure efficient and effective execution. This role includes managing supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives and community-specific procurement needs. The Procurement Agent aligns procurement strategies with construction and operational goals while maintaining compliance, process accuracy, and budget efficiencies.This position **requires onsite attendance 5 days per week** at our Division Office located in **Bridgewater Township, NJ**.**Primary Job Responsibilities*** Manage procurement processes for assigned categories, including sourcing strategy, contract execution, and supplier performance, to ensure alignment with cost, quality, and service goals.* Oversee community setup strategy, including category data entry, pricing validation, and procurement policy and procedures required for new communities.* Strategize with internal leadership, including construction, sales, and design, to ensure procurement and community-specific needs are met.* Lead category management strategies such as cost analysis, negotiation preparation, and implementation of contracts for communities.* Facilitate trade partner strategy and communication, to align with cost efficiencies, performance goals and legal requirements.* Provide input into and analysis of procurement and community-specific reports to provide actionable insights and ensure operational accuracy.* Manage supplier and trade partner relationships to address compliance, risk management, and ongoing performance improvements.* Monitor and improve procurement processes, and support initiatives for cost containment, value engineering, and operational efficiency.* Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and inform hiring and termination decisions.* Contribute to cross-functional team efforts to resolve procurement and community challenges and drive continuous improvement.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Career Level (P2)****Organizational Impact:*** Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with moderate impact on the area.* Works independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments.* Sets objectives for own area to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments.* May assist other professionals with tasks and assignments.**Leadership & Talent Management:*** May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.**Knowledge & Experience:*** Requires practical knowledge of area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.* Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.* Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2-4 years of prior relevant experience.**Required Skills*** Proficiency in procurement and community setup systems, logic, and tools, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.* Understanding of category management, supplier relationships, and construction industry practices.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and trade partners.* Analytical mindset to support cost analysis, reporting, and decision-making in procurement and community setup.* Ability to adapt to changing priorities, ensuring effective coordination of procurement and community-specific requirements.* Problem-solving skills to address procurement and operational challenges and identify areas for improvement.* Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.**Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications*** ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation a plus**Physical Requirements:**Not applicable**Pay Information**$87,000 - $100,000 Annually Hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual bonus.**General Description of Benefits**In addition to up to 9 paid company holidays per year, employees are eligible for up to 6 days of sick pay. Moreover, eligible employees with less than 10 years of service can accrue up to 17 PTO days per year (and up to 22 PTO days per year upon 10 or more years of service).Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan. Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Employees are covered by company-paid disability, basic life insurance and parental leave. Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, are also available. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable). Employees may also be eligible for state required benefits such as paid family and medical leave insurance and/or paid sick time as applicable.