Strategic Procurement Director — Drive Value & Partnerships

PulteGroup Inc.; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Supplemental healthcare coverage

PTO and work/life benefits

Health advocacy and wellness programs

Retirement plan with company match

Education and employee assistance

Paid parental leave and adoption bene

Mortgage financing discounts

Job summary

PulteGroup is seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to oversee division-level procurement operations for new communities in Florida. This role drives budget accuracy, supplier management, and cost efficiency while guiding a high-performing team.

The position requires deep procurement experience, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with construction partners to meet project goals. Excellent communication is essential for stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in procurement systems, financial analysis, and supplier management.
• Advanced negotiation skills and ability to drive outcomes in complex supplier partnerships.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to identify market trends and anticipate challenges.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities to develop high-performing teams.
• Effective collaboration and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to execute continuous improvement initiatives and lead organizational change.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee division-level procurement operations.
• Execute procurement strategies with collaboration and buy-in from construction peers to align with budgets and timelines.
• Create and manage a comprehensive house cost budget and plan; manage budget accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead startup strategy meetings to contribute to the successful launch of new communities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Provide oversight on procurement-related items to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned with objectives.
• Forecast short- and long-term risk and cost opportunities through the project tracker tool and implement strategies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce complexity and improve margins through streamlined procurement processes and cost management.
• Drive vendor performance through regular VIP meetings, site walks, and partnerships for high-quality results.
• Demonstrate effective communication with diverse audiences through presentations and reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners to execute sourcing strategies and cost efficiency.
• Attract, recruit, hire, and develop a procurement team; foster a positive work environment.
• Manage and develop procurement staff to maximize performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement systems

Financial analysis

Supplier management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Construction materials knowledge

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

PulteGroup is seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to oversee division-level procurement operations for new communities in Florida. This role drives budget accuracy, supplier management, and cost efficiency while guiding a high-performing team.

The position requires deep procurement experience, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with construction partners to meet project goals. Excellent communication is essential for stakeholder alignment.