Purchasing Manager

Lennar; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Adoption assistance

Vacation and leave

Holiday, sick leave, and personal day

Home purchase discounts

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead division sourcing agreements, negotiate trade partner contracts, and ensure top-quality partners for production sites.

You will travel to job sites, implement sourcing strategies, and stay ahead of industry trends while coordinating with the Director of Purchasing on performance and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years sourcing and managing supplier/trade partner relationships.
• Superior analytical and communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

JDE/AS400

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to communities, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for associates. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Purchasing Manager

Role Overview

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing, negotiating, and executing division sourcing agreements for specific spend categories.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

Mandatory in‑person attendance at company communities, job sites, and offices during regular work hours. Must work more than eight hours per day in confined spaces, drive a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and handle construction equipment as needed. Requires finger dexterity to operate a keyboard and calculator.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with $1 for $1 company match up to 5%
• Paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Plan
• Education assistance program
• Up to $30,000 adoption assistance
• Up to three weeks of annual vacation
• Holiday, sick leave, and personal day policies
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Home purchase discounts
• Everyone’s Included Day

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