Purchasing Coordinator

LTL Lennar Homes of TX L&C LTD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Personal day

Employee referral program

Home purchase discounts

Everyone’s Included Day

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant in Houston, TX. The role focuses on learning LOC operating systems and supporting division leaders in a high-performance environment.

You will handle plan take-offs, option take-offs, and purchase order updates while coordinating with estimating and purchasing teams to keep costs aligned with project timelines. The position requires a high school diploma, proficiency in Excel/Word, and strong written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Team player with integrity and loyalty.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain plan take-off information for new and revised plans.
• Maintain option take-offs for plans/communities.
• Monitor budgeting and start dates for home sites.
• Interact with estimating and division purchasing to resolve issues.
• Update and process supplier/prices using system workflows.
• Update purchase orders to reflect current costs and quantities.
• Handle routine tickets (Z- Report, AV report, PO deletion).

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Strong written communication

Team player under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

About Lennar

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.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Purchasing Assistant is a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn all aspects of the LOC operating systems and processes. They will work to develop trusted relationships with Division leaders in a high-performance culture that emphasizes quality work performance and excellent division support.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Set-up and maintain plan take-off information, including complete entry for new and revised plans.
• Set-up and maintain option take-offs for all plans/communities within their division(s) of responsibility.
• Monitor home site (lot) budgeting in compliance with projected start dates.
• Reviewing preliminary lot starts prior to finalizing.
• Interact with estimating and division purchasing to resolve any issues.
• Generate and maintain supplier/trade partner item pricing by utilizing the upload/download process.
• Update purchase orders as directed by division partners to maintain current cost, quantities or Trade Partners.
• Respond to varying workload and pace as defined by the business needs.
• Process Z- Report tickets.
• Process AV report tickets.
• Process PO deletion tickets.

Your Toolbox

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literate with efficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Professionally perform multiple, detail oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
• Possess strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty.
• Be a team player with ability to work under pressure.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. 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 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.

Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms.

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 our Everyone’s Included Advisory Council, and we’d love for you to be a part of our shared journey.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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.