Procurement Agent

PulteGroup Inc.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,700; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup Inc. is seeking a Procurement Agent in Mission Viejo, California. This role involves managing procurement processes, community setup, and supplier relationships. Successful candidates will contribute to strategic sourcing and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, while working in a dynamic team environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in procurement and strong communication skills. A university degree is preferred. Join a leading company in the homebuilding industry that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of prior relevant experience in procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Problem-solving skills for operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes for assigned categories.
• Oversee community setup strategy and ensure compliance.
• Lead cost analysis and negotiation preparation.

Skills

Procurement systems proficiency

Supplier relationship management

Category management understanding

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Procurement AgentApplylocations: Mission Viejo, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR8381Build 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 Description 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.**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 Range*** $79,000 - $98,700 annually depending on skills and experience* Hired applicant is eligible to receive annual bonus### **PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, “Recruiters”) in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by *PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between PulteGroup, Inc.* and through any means other than via our Applicant Tracking System.**### *We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.*