Strategic Procurement Specialist - Construction & Communities

PulteGroup Inc.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup Inc. is seeking a Procurement Agent in Carmel, IN to manage procurement for assigned categories and lead community setup activities. You will work with construction, sales, and design teams to align procurement needs with budget and schedule.

The role emphasizes contract execution, supplier performance management, and cost containment strategies within a large, nationwide homebuilder. This on-site position offers opportunities to influence multiple communities and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Requires practical knowledge of procurement and community setup.
• Understanding of category management, supplier relationships, and construction industry practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes for assigned categories, including sourcing strategy and contract execution.
• Oversee community setup strategy, including data entry, pricing validation, and procurement policy compliance.
• Coordinate with construction, sales, and design leadership to meet procurement and community needs.
• Lead category management activities such as cost analysis and contract implementation for communities.
• Facilitate trade partner strategy and ensure alignment with cost efficiencies and legal requirements.
• Provide input into procurement reports to support actionable insights and maintain accuracy.
• Manage supplier and trade partner relationships, addressing compliance and performance improvements.
• Monitor and improve procurement processes and support cost containment and value engineering initiatives.
• Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and assist with hiring decisions.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Supplier Relationships

Cost Analysis

Negotiation

Project Coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

PulteGroup Inc. is seeking a Procurement Agent in Carmel, IN to manage procurement for assigned categories and lead community setup activities. You will work with construction, sales, and design teams to align procurement needs with budget and schedule.

The role emphasizes contract execution, supplier performance management, and cost containment strategies within a large, nationwide homebuilder. This on-site position offers opportunities to influence multiple communities and collaborate across