Procurement Manager
About The Position
The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing procurement operations at the divisional level. This role involves executing sourcing strategies, negotiating trade partnerships, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and compliance with organizational policies. The Procurement Manager also plays a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration with internal stakeholders, and developing procurement team capabilities to support divisional objectives. This position will be supporting low and/or mid-rise residential construction projects and REQUIRES 5-10 years of experience in the low/mid-rise residential space. This position requires onsite attendance 4 days per week at our office located in Schaumburg, Illinois + 1 day remote from home.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in the low/mid-rise residential space.
- Proficiency in procurement systems, financial analysis, cost management, and risk assessment.
- Ability to develop sourcing strategies, anticipate trends, and identify innovative solutions.
- Skilled in supplier negotiations and effective communication tailored to diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility with internal stakeholders and trade partners.
- Experience in coaching and developing teams, managing performance, and fostering growth.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and operational improvements.
- Knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and industry standards.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 6-8 years prior relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inform and manage community startup strategy to align with overall project goals.
- Manage project tracker tool for short-term/long-term house cost forecasting.
- Inform and manage procurement strategies and budgets for cost improvement and margin enhancement.
- Collaborate closely with construction peers to execute procurement strategies that align with overall project goals, budgets, and timelines.
- Provide strategy and focus on customer satisfaction, quality, capacity, and continuous improvement in all decision-making processes to drive project success.
- Drive vendor performance (cost, schedule, quality) through regular VIP meetings, site walks, and the development of strong vendor relationships.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, adjusting content and scope for different audiences to ensure effective communication.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners at both ownership and management levels to execute on sourcing strategies and ensure effective collaboration, partnership, and cost efficiency.
- Attract, recruit, and develop a capable procurement team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and inform hiring and termination decisions.
- Manage and/or develop other Procurement team members to drive optimal performance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- company-paid disability insurance
- basic life insurance
- Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Employee Assistance Program
- tuition reimbursement
- up to 9 paid company holidays per year
- up to 23 paid days off (for employees with less than 10 years of service)
- up to 28 paid days off (for employees with 10 or more years of service)
- Mortgage Financing Discounts through Pulte Mortgage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
