Sr. Purchasing Manager

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation

Holidays

New Hire Referral Bonus

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to develop, negotiate, and execute division sourcing agreements for specific spend categories, ensuring value, quality, and on-time delivery across homebuilding initiatives.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong supplier relationships, and hands-on cost management to drive margin improvements and supply continuity for multiple communities. The job is based in Alpharetta, GA and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Minimum 5 years sourcing and managing Supplier/Trade Partner relationships, preferably with a National Homebuilder.
• Superior analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge/Experience of excel and other Microsoft office applications required.
• Must have significant knowledge of the residential homebuilding industry.
• Must have sound financial management knowledge.
• Must have sound project management capabilities.
• Must be able to build and use should-cost models.
• Must have sound negotiating skills and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Lennar has only the best subcontractors in order to meet its manufacturing needs.
• Ensure Lennar’s subcontractors are continuously improving in the areas of quality, cost, and service and delivery performance.
• Understand the material supply chains of specific spend categories and implement material sourcing strategies to optimize the flow through the chain.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the industry for the specific major category being sourced.
• Facilitate value-engineering sessions with subcontractors and associates from division customers.
• Maintain product specifications and available selections.
• Analyze new and existing plans, and product in development, to ensure that internal specifications are considered.
• Proactively communicate with all applicable associates within division customers.
• Benchmark industry sourcing and supply management best practices.
• Develop, maintain and use should-cost models for specific spend categories and related construction services.
• Own the responsibility for improving the division’s cost per sq foot for their specified spend categories.
• Negotiate and question pricing and legitimacy of EPO’s.
• Review all extra EPO’s to verify within accordance of approved take-offs, scopes of work, proper reason codes utilized, and work with Expeditor to resolve issues as they arise.
• Identify areas and trends in extra EPO’s to prevent and to reduce costs.
• Rationalize the subcontractor base to the best of the best.
• Ensure continuity of supply and labor to the division’s communities.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Financial management

Project management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDE/AS400

Excel

Job description

Sr Purchasing Manager

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

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 only the best subcontractors in order to meet its manufacturing needs.
• Ensure Lennar’s subcontractors are continuously improving in the areas of quality, cost, and service and delivery performance.
• Understand the material supply chains of specific spend categories and implement material sourcing strategies to optimize the flow through the chain.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the industry for the specific major category being sourced.
• Facilitate value-engineering sessions with subcontractors and associates from division customers.
• Maintain product specifications and available selections.
• Analyze new and existing plans, and product in development, to ensure that internal specifications are considered.
• Proactively communicate with all applicable associates within division customers.
• Benchmark industry sourcing and supply management best practices.
• Develop, maintain and use should-cost models for specific spend categories and related construction services.
• Own the responsibility for improving the division’s cost per sq foot for their specified spend categories.
• Negotiate and question pricing and legitimacy of EPO’s.
• Review all extra EPO’s to verify within accordance of approved take-offs, scopes of work, proper reason codes utilized, and work with Expeditor to resolve issues as they arise.
• Identify areas and trends in extra EPO’s to prevent and to reduce costs.
• Rationalize the subcontractor base to the best of the best.
• Ensure continuity of supply and labor to the division’s communities.

Requirements

• College degree required
• Minimum 5 years sourcing and managing Supplier/Trade Partner relationships, preferably with a National Homebuilder
• Must have superior analytical and communication skills.
• JDE/AS400 experience preferred
• Knowledge/Experience of excel and other Microsoft office applications required
• Must have significant knowledge of the residential homebuilding industry.
• Must have sound financial management knowledge.
• Must have sound project management capabilities.
• Must be able to build and use should-cost models.
• Must have sound negotiating skills 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, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team. Our Everyone’s Included vision is to unleash the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation and sustainable growth. 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 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. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. 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.

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