Purchasing Manager

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead supplier and trade partner sourcing across our production communities. You will manage relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure on-time delivery of quality materials.

The role emphasizes data-driven cost control, should-cost modeling, and close collaboration with field teams. Strong Excel, project management, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years sourcing and managing supplier/trade partner relationships, ideally with a national homebuilder.
• Superior analytical and communication skills required.
• Experience with JDE/AS400 and Excel a plus.
• Strong project management and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure top-quality trade partners for production needs with focus on quality, scheduling, and pricing.
• Conduct trade partner audits for quality and schedule adherence.
• Source, contract, negotiate, and onboard new trade partners with required insurance.
• Travel to sites to report trade partner performance to upper management.
• Develop material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain flow.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices for sourcing categories.
• Facilitate value engineering sessions with partners and associates.
• Communicate benchmarks and best practices across divisions.
• Develop and use should-cost models for cost estimation.
• Monitor divisional cost per square foot for categories.
• Review and validate pricing and legitimacy of EPOs.
• Clarify scopes of work and resolve issues with Expeditor as needed.

Skills

Sourcing & supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Project management

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

JDE/AS400

Job description

Purchasing Manager

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

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 has top-quality trade partners for production needs, focusing on quality, scheduling adherence, and pricing.
• Conduct trade partner audits as directed, assessing quality and adherence to schedules.
• Source, contract, negotiate, and onboard new trade partners with required insurance to meet production demands.
• Travel to sites to assess and communicate trade partner performance to the Director of Purchasing.
• Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain flow for designated categories.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices for specified sourcing categories.
• Facilitate value‑engineering sessions with trade partners and division associates.
• Communicate proactively with division associates and benchmark sourcing practices.
• Develop and use should‑cost models for cost estimation and optimization.
• Monitor and improve divisional cost per square foot for specified categories.
• Negotiate and validate pricing and legitimacy of Extra Purchase Orders (EPOs).
• Review and ensure accuracy of all scopes of work, resolving issues with Expeditor as needed.

Requirements

• College degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years sourcing and managing Supplier/Trade Partner relationships, ideally with a National Homebuilder.
• Superior analytical and communication skills required.
• JDE/AS400 experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Significant knowledge of the residential homebuilding industry.
• Sound financial management knowledge.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills.

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

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.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.
• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan.
• Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program.
• Significant Home Purchase Discounts.
• Everyone’s Included Day.

Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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.

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

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.