Senior Purchasing Manager – Homebuilding & Trade Partners

Lennar Associates Mgmt; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Bonuses and commissions eligible

Adoption assistance

Vacation and paid time off

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar is a leading homebuilder seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing, negotiations, and vendor onboarding for production across our homebuilding operations. The role includes traveling to sites, developing should-cost models, and driving cost optimization while ensuring quality partners and schedule adherence.

Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential, with 5+ years in supplier management and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 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 thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

JDE/AS400

Excel

Job description

Lennar is a leading homebuilder seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing, negotiations, and vendor onboarding for production across our homebuilding operations. The role includes traveling to sites, developing should-cost models, and driving cost optimization while ensuring quality partners and schedule adherence.

Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential, with 5+ years in supplier management and Excel proficiency.