Strategic Sourcing & Trade Partner Manager

Lennar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing and partner management for production needs across residential projects. You will evaluate trade partners, negotiate contracts, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, plus experience with trade partner audits and cost optimization in a homebuilding environment. This is an on-site position supporting Lennar's construction teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years sourcing and managing supplier/trade partner relationships.
• Superior analytical and communication skills required.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Lennar has top-quality trade partners for production needs, focusing on quality, scheduling adherence, and pricing.
• Conduct trade partner audits as directed, assessing quality and adherence to schedules.
• Source, contract, negotiate, and onboard new trade partners with required insurance to meet production demands.
• Travel to sites to assess and communicate trade partner performance to the Director of Purchasing.
• Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain flow for designated categories.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices for specified sourcing categories.
• Facilitate value-engineering sessions with trade partners and division associates.
• Communicate proactively with division associates and benchmark sourcing practices.
• Develop and use should-cost models for cost estimation and optimization.
• Monitor and improve divisional cost per square foot for specified categories.
• Negotiate and validate pricing and legitimacy of Extra Purchase Orders (EPOs).
• Review and ensure accuracy of all scopes of work, resolving issues with Expeditor as needed.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier relations

Contract negotiation

Excel proficiency

Project management

Communication skills

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

JDE/AS400

Job description

Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing and partner management for production needs across residential projects. You will evaluate trade partners, negotiate contracts, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, plus experience with trade partner audits and cost optimization in a homebuilding environment. This is an on-site position supporting Lennar's construction teams.