Sr Purchasing Manager

Lennar•Carmel, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the Purchasing operation for the Division. Bids, coordinates and writes specifications and scope of work for all vertical construction. Prepares and manages all budgets for vertical construction. 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

Ten (10) years of experience in Purchasing or related field required
High school diploma or GED required
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required
High degree of construction knowledge
Excellent verbal and written skills
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Ability to negotiate with trade partners
Detail oriented with ability to multi-task while meeting various deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and be able to teach, motivate, and direct Purchasing Analysts and Administrators
Able to accept constructive feedback
Team player

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of JD Edwards accounting software is preferred

Responsibilities

Creating and updating policies and procedures surrounding the Purchasing Department.
Assist in product development to suggest floorplans that are both efficient and highly desirable, working with community proformas.
Keep up to date with competitors’ product offerings, standard features, and options.
Prepare product specifications for each new community.
Assist Director of Purchasing to coordinate with architects, consultants and engineers for plan status, plan submittments, and document changes.
Compile bid packages, bid new communities or plan adds, spread bids.
Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality.
Negotiate contracts with trade partners and approve extras.
Write general, specific, and inclusive scope of work documents depending on work to be accomplished.
Coordinate with Regional Operations Center to prepare contracts, purchase orders and all change orders.
Coordinate with Director of Purchasing and his staff to evaluate trade partners.
Coordinate and cooperate with National and Regional purchasing initiatives.
Participate and prepare reporting, tracking and rebate information for the NetPlus Rebate Program.
Coordinate and assist the Director of Purchasing with all plan changes.
Communicate and orient all sales personnel on each new community with regard to specifications, options, quality of materials and competition’s specifications.
Assist Forward Planning and Land Acquisition with feasibilities by supplying cost information for studies if required.
Manage/Maintain approved bid lists.
Update all budgets monthly, or as directed by the Division President.
Perform all other duties as assigned.