Purchasing Agent

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Education Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Vacation and paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Agent to oversee development, negotiation, and execution of division sourcing agreements and maintain material take-offs. Support the VP of Purchasing by managing the department's timeline and workload within the division.

The role focuses on selecting subcontractors, reviewing plans, pre-qualifying suppliers, preparing bid packages, and buying systems like BuildPro and JDE, with a strong emphasis on cost control and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Reading residential blueprints and using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
• Proactive in cost management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Lennar selects the best subcontractors and monitors their quality, cost, service, and delivery.
• Review and manage all site development plans and specifications.
• Research, pre-qualify, and select qualified subcontractors offering cost-effective construction and services.
• Prepare and analyze bid packages, including Scopes of Work and Payment Schedules.
• Monitor trade partner performance for contract compliance and resolve conflicts.
• Oversee and update contracts, material take-offs, and purchasing systems like BuildPro and JDE.
• Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chains and reduce division costs.
• Maintain relationships with trade partners and ensure adherence to policies and budget.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Excel

Multitasking

Cost awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BuildPro

JDE

Job description

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future The Purchasing Agent is responsible for overseeing the development, negotiation, and execution of division sourcing agreements for designated spend categories, while also creating and maintaining material take-offs. Additionally, support the VP of Purchasing by managing the department's community timeline and overseeing workflow and areas of responsibility within the division.

A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Ensure Lennar selects the best subcontractors and monitors their continuous improvement in quality, cost, service, and delivery.
• Review, understand, and manage all site development plans and specifications.
• Research, pre-qualify, and participate in selecting qualified subcontractors who offer cost-effective construction and services.
• Prepare and analyze bid packages, including Scopes of Work, Payment Schedules, and other necessary documents, to assist in selecting the preferred bidder.
• Monitor trade partner performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.
• Oversee and update contracts, material take-offs, and purchasing systems like BuildPro and JDE accounting related to trade partners.
• Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chains and reduce division costs.
• Maintain positive relationships with trade partners and ensure adherence to department policies, including insurance compliance and budget management.
• Ensure prompt progress payments, research and audit payment discrepancies, and participate in monthly budget meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience, ideally with a national home builder.
• Proficient in reading residential blueprints and using Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledgeable in nationwide construction practices.
• Able to multitask efficiently under tight deadlines with a detail-oriented and energetic work ethic.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements: This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate computer keyboard, calculator and telephone equipment.

Life at Lennar

• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.
• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.
• To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations.
• From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone's Included Day.

We’re Always Looking Ahead. Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. It’s how we’ve become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you’re interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.

Work Where Everyone's Included

We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table, and we’re all on a first-name basis. This inclusive culture influences our hiring practices, the communities we serve and how we build better career experiences for all our Associates. It’s why we created the Everyone’s Included Advisory Council, and we’d love for you to be a part of our shared journey.

Join Our Talent Network

Welcome to the Lennar Community! We are tickled, delighted and happy that you've decided to join our Talent Community! We look forward to connecting about career opportunities at Lennar.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.