Strategic Sourcing Manager – Homebuilding

Lennar Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Charleston, SC to lead procurement for division spend categories. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with trade partners, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery for production needs.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills and experience with supplier relationships in homebuilding. Travel to job sites is required to assess partner performance and alignment with project timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years sourcing and managing supplier/trade partner relationships, ideally with a national homebuilder.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.
• Proficient in Excel; familiarity with JDE/AS400 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and execute division sourcing agreements for designated spend categories.
• Ensure top-quality trade partners for production needs with focus on quality, scheduling, and pricing.
• Travel to sites to assess trade partner performance and report to the Director of Purchasing.
• Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain flow.
• Lead value-engineering sessions with trade partners and division associates.
• Develop should-cost models for cost estimation and optimization.
• Review scopes of work and validate pricing; manage EPOs as needed.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Trade partner relationships

Negotiation

Excel

Education

College degree

Tools

JDE/AS400

Job description

Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Charleston, SC to lead procurement for division spend categories. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with trade partners, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery for production needs.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills and experience with supplier relationships in homebuilding. Travel to job sites is required to assess partner performance and alignment with project timelines.