Director of National Purchasing Operations

Lennar•Irving, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for our Homeowners, Communities, and Associates. We build quality homes, provide exceptional customer service, give back to the communities in which we work and live, and foster a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future. The Director of National Purchasing Operations will lead Lennar’s national purchasing strategy for assigned product and service categories, including running national competitive bid processes, negotiating national manufacturer and supplier contracts, and partnering with Division and Regional Purchasing leadership to drive cost efficiency, supply continuity, and consistent execution of Lennar’s national purchasing program. This position is posted in Charlotte, Denver, and Dallas; however, we are open to qualified candidates located anywhere in the United States. A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Requirements

Minimum ten (10) years’ experience at a management level in the Land or Purchasing department of a high-volume production homebuilder, including experience leading national or multi-region bid processes
Bachelor’s Degree required in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related field
Medium travel required, 25 – 50%
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Ability to influence people through facts and demonstrations
Demonstrated judgment and decision-making capabilities
Proven ability to inspire, train, develop, and motivate a team
Ability to work across multiple disciplines (Construction, Purchasing, Land, Product Development, Division and National Leadership)
Proven ability to manage tasks to meet established deadlines
Strong organizational skills, including planning, scheduling, and follow-up capabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong math and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant manufacturers, distributors, and key contractors across the full supply chain for assigned categories.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of key construction details and strategies related to assigned categories.
Plan and run national competitive bid processes for assigned material and service categories, including RFP/RFQ development, bid evaluation, supplier scoring, and award recommendations to National and Division leadership.
Develop and implement Total Cost of Ownership (“TCO”) metrics, by market, for labor and all key categories.
Provide trade-level assistance to Divisions in negotiating to TCO.
Develop Value Engineering opportunities by category.
Negotiate and execute national contracts with manufacturers and/or suppliers coming out of the national bid process, focusing on: unit pricing set into distribution (or through the supply chain when possible, with manufacturer/supplier assistance to pull pricing through); the most aggressive rebates achievable without compromising front-end pricing; upfront signing/exclusivity bonuses where applicable; price protection; and full legal protection, particularly on higher-risk products.
Track and report national bid results, contract compliance, and rebate capture by category and by division; communicate outcomes to National and Division leadership.
Support Cost Reduction and Value Engineering workshops with Divisions.
Develop Material Guidelines and Standards in key categories, including land development areas.
Identify areas where a Regional or National Standard or specification Guideline is of value to the company, from either a cost or risk perspective.
Partner with Division Presidents and Division Purchasing Directors to align national contract and bid strategy with division-level execution, and ensure consistent application of national agreements.
Benchmark industry sourcing and supply chain best practices and recommend process or technology improvements to the national purchasing program.
Conduct ongoing formal and informal training with team members and division purchasing associates as needed.
Perform all other job duties as assigned.