Procurement Director

PulteGroup Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup, a leading homebuilder, seeks a Procurement Director for our Bloomington, MN division. This onsite role directs procurement operations, aligns strategies with project budgets, and drives cost-efficiency across multiple communities.

You will manage a team, engage with trade partners, and ensure supplier performance supporting project timelines. The successful candidate will bring deep procurement leadership, strong negotiation skills, and a track record in delivering cost savings while

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required; university degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in procurement leadership within construction or homebuilding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee division-level procurement operations.
• Execute procurement strategies with collaboration from construction peers.
• Create and manage a comprehensive house cost budget and plan; ensure accuracy.
• Lead startup strategy meetings for new communities; align with project goals.
• Forecast risks and cost opportunities; implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive supplier performance and develop sustainable vendor partnerships.
• Build relationships with trade partners to enable sourcing strategies.
• Recruit, hire, and develop procurement staff; foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Procurement systems

Financial analysis

Supplier management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Continuous improvement

Construction materials knowledge

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Procurement DirectorApply: Bloomington, MN: Full time: Posted Today: JR9715Build 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 impactThis position **requires onsite attendance 5 days per week** at our Division Office located in **Bloomington, Minnesota.**The Procurement Director leads procurement operations within a division, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering optimal results in cost efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance. This role provides strategic direction, fosters collaboration between teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The Procurement Director manages a department or smaller sub-function, which includes multiple teams led by managers and/or supervisors, coaches and develops procurement talent, ensuring the effectiveness and resilience of procurement practices. **Primary Job Responsibilities*** Oversee division-level procurement operations.* Execute procurement strategies with high levels of collaboration and buy-in from construction peers to ensure alignment with overall project goals, budgets, and timelines.* Create and manage a comprehensive house cost budget and plan; manage budget accuracy and efficiency.* Manage startup strategy meetings to contribute to the successful launch of new communities, providing valuable input and ensuring alignment with overall project goals.* Provide oversight and input on procurement-related items to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned with project objectives.* Forecast short-term/long-term risk and cost opportunities through the project tracker tool and implement strategies to meet commitments.* Identify and implement opportunities to reduce complexity and improve margins through streamlined procurement processes and effective cost management strategies.* Drive vendor performance through regular VIP meetings, site walks, and the development of sustainable vendor partnerships to ensure high-quality and reliable vendor performance.* Demonstrate confidence and capability in written and verbal presentations, adjusting content and scope for different types of audiences to ensure effective communication.* Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners at both ownership and management levels to execute on sourcing strategies and ensure effective collaboration, partnership, and cost efficiency.* Attract, recruit, hire, and develop a highly capable procurement team, fostering a strong team culture and a positive work environment.* Manage and develop other Procurement team members to drive optimal performance.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Career Level (M5)** **Organizational Impact:*** Recommends operational plans and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of overall department results.* Directs the execution of strategies established by senior leadership. Establishes operational plans for job area with short to mid-term impact on results (e.g., 1 – 2 Years).* Work requires a high degree of responsibility for resources, and frequently influences business decisions made by senior leadership.* Typically has budget accountability for the department or sub-function. **Leadership & Talent Management:*** Manages a department or smaller sub-function which includes multiple teams led by managers and/or supervisors.* Responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for department/sub-function to ensure availability of human capital necessary to accomplish departmental goals.* Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with organizational guidelines.**Knowledge & Experience:*** Requires deep management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project or program teams or manage across multiple sub-functions.* Typically has mastery within a specific technical discipline/area or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines.* Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.* Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8-10 years prior relevant experience. **Required Skills*** Proven expertise in procurement systems, financial analysis, and supplier management.* Advanced negotiation skills and ability to drive outcomes in complex supplier partnerships.* Strong strategic thinking with the ability to identify market trends and anticipate challenges.* Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities to develop high-performing teams.* Effective collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.* Demonstrated ability to execute continuous improvement initiatives and lead organizational change.* In-depth knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and industry regulations. **Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications*** Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.* ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred. **Physical Requirements:*** Not applicable**Pay Range** $130,000 - $150,000 annuallyHired applicant will be eligible to receive bonuses