Procurement Director

pultegroup; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup is seeking an experienced procurement leader to oversee division-level operations and shape effective sourcing strategies for multiple communities.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with construction teams, and drive vendor performance while developing a high-performing procurement group. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and cost control across projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• University degree or equivalent experience and 8–10 years prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee division-level procurement operations.
• Execute procurement strategies with collaboration from construction peers to align with project goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Create and manage a comprehensive house cost budget and plan; ensure budget accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead startup strategy meetings for new communities, aligning with overall project goals.
• Provide oversight on procurement-related items to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Forecast risk and cost opportunities through project tracker tools and implement strategies to meet commitments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and improve margins through procurement process improvements.
• Drive vendor performance via VIP meetings, site walks, and development of sustainable partnerships.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners to execute sourcing strategies and ensure cost efficiency.
• Attract, recruit, hire, and develop a procurement team, fostering a positive work environment.
• Manage and develop Procurement team members to drive performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement systems

Financial analysis

Supplier management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP 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.

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 me