Procurement Agent

PulteGroup; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup is seeking a Procurement Agent to manage procurement processes and community setup strategies. You will coordinate with construction, sales, and design to ensure cost efficiency, policy compliance, and timely execution across multiple communities.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, contract execution, and data-driven decision making to support building programs and operational goals.

Qualifications

• Requires practical knowledge of procurement and community setup
• Understanding of category management and supplier relationships
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical mindset to support cost analysis and reporting
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and coordinate requirements
• Problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges
• Attention to detail and compliance with policies and laws

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes for assigned categories, including sourcing strategy, contract execution, and supplier performance.
• Oversee community setup strategy, including category data entry, pricing validation, and procurement policy for new communities.
• Collaborate with construction, sales, and design to meet procurement and community needs.
• Lead category management strategies such as cost analysis and contract implementation.
• Coordinate trade partner strategy and communications to meet cost and performance goals.
• Provide input into procurement and community reports with actionable insights.
• Manage supplier and trade partner relationships for compliance and risk management.
• Monitor and improve procurement processes and cost containment initiatives.
• Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and inform hiring decisions.
• Contribute to cross-functional resolution of procurement challenges and improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

University degree or equivalent

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.

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, Regis