Strategic Sourcing Manager

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave benefits

Adoption assistance

Vacation and paid time off

Employee discounts on home purchases

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead IT sourcing strategy across multiple technology categories. You will drive cost-effective solutions, manage supplier relationships, and partner with business stakeholders to deliver strategic sourcing initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in strategic sourcing with a strong analytical mindset and experience negotiating with large technology partners. A strong procurement acumen and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement operations experience in the technology industry.
• Proven ability to drive scalable operational transformation in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with large technology partners in professional services and software/hardware.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts/agreements for alignment with requirements and Lennar policies.
• Coordinate with departments and vendors to finalize binding contracts.
• Lead cross-functional teams on strategic IT sourcing initiatives.
• Manage programs with project management skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop supplier relationships and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Issue and evaluate RFPs/RFIs and analyze financial implications.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts.
• Resolve supplier performance issues and SLAs.
• Ensure IT standards and procure-to-pay processes are followed.
• Communicate program status to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Operations

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

SQL

Job description

Strategic Sourcing 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.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Strategic Sourcing Manager reports to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, in the Procurement organization. Leads sourcing and supply base strategy development in the Information Technology industry for the following categories of expenditure: such as Application Development, Ecommerce, Enterprise Software, Technical Consulting, Networking Hardware, Data Center Hardware, PCs/Tablets/Peripherals, Hosting Services, Mobile Service Providers, Telecommunications, professional services, legal and contingent workforce. Must have expertise in sourcing and contract negotiations: determining user requirements, recommendations of practical solutions, and company-wide efforts to improve the cost-effective use of technology and services.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading strategic projects of varying complexity, including those focused on cost reduction strategies, process improvement, controls, and vendor management. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will analyze historical spending and extract potential sourcing opportunities for the business, develop working relationships with key stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is known as a category subject matter expert, a thought leader and has professional credibility within the IT and services portfolio.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Reviews documentation and legal draft of contracts/agreements, ensuring requirements are met, and works directly with business executive leadership and key stakeholders to ensure language and requirements are appropriate and comply with Lennar Corporation policies and procedures.
• Coordinates work with various departments and serve as a liaison between Lennar Corporation and vendors to oversee the intake, review and finalization of all contracts that bind the corporation.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated good business acumen and can quickly understand complex business programs related to Information Technologies and services.
• Project management skills and the ability to manage and lead programs with cross functional teams across the organization.
• Supplier relationship management, engagement, and continuous improvement of supplier performance.
• Responsible for creating and facilitating the issuance and evaluation of RFP's, RFI's, etc.
• Ability to prepare and/or diagnose/interpret financial and other relevant analysis related to the product being sourced.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts with appropriate terms and conditions.
• Resolve conflicts or service level issues regarding supplier performance.
• Excellent understanding of IT protocols and guidelines; ensure that IT minimum standards are applied and properly documented.
• Effectively communicates program needs status with internal team members and external stakeholders, ability to build stakeholder trust and influence change.
• Proficient understanding of procurement systems and functionality as well as procure-to-pay processes.
• Effectively deals with conflict inherent in procurement operations between suppliers and stakeholders.
• Create breakthrough strategies, which deliver both quick wins and longer-term benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Strategic Sourcing and procurement operations experience in the technology industry.
• Proven ability to drive scalable operational transformation in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have experience working with large technology partners such as industry leaders within professional service and software/hardware.
• Bachelor's Degree required, MBA a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to influence strategy, prioritize opportunities, and measure business outcomes.
• Six Sigma and/or CPSM certification preferred.

Life at Lennar

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.

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.

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

Work Where Everyone's Included

We're committed to building and sustaining an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table, and we're all on a first-name basis. This inclusive culture influences our hiring practices, the communities we serve and how we build better career experiences for all our Associates. It's why we created our Everyone's Included Advisory Council, and we'd love for you to be a part of our shared journey.

If you're interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.