Sr. Purchasing Manager

Lennar•Plymouth, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Purchasing Manager manages the Division’s Purchasing operation, including bidding, coordinating, and writing specifications and scopes of work for vertical construction, and preparing and managing vertical construction budgets. The role supports cost management, schedule adherence, and the delivery of quality homes. It also contributes to product development, community planning, trade-partner management, and purchasing initiatives, while helping guide Purchasing Analysts and Administrators.

Requirements

Ten years of experience in Purchasing or a related field.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
High degree of construction knowledge.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to negotiate with trade partners.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to teach, motivate, and direct Purchasing Analysts and Administrators.
Ability to accept constructive feedback.
Ability to work as a team player.
Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer; operate a motor vehicle; read plans; climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, or carry equipment weighing more than 50 pounds; and occasionally operate construction equipment.
Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of JD Edwards accounting software.

Responsibilities

Create and update policies and procedures for the Purchasing Department.
Assist with product development by recommending efficient, desirable floorplans and working with community proformas.
Monitor competitors’ product offerings, standard features, and options.
Prepare product specifications for each new community.
Assist the Director of Purchasing in coordinating architects, consultants, and engineers on plan status, submittals, and document changes.
Compile bid packages; bid new communities and plan additions; and spread bids.
Identify qualified trade partners who can provide cost-effective construction and quality.
Negotiate trade-partner contracts and approve extras.
Write general, specific, and inclusive scopes of work as needed.
Coordinate with the Regional Operations Center on contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
Coordinate with the Director of Purchasing and staff to evaluate trade partners.
Coordinate and cooperate with National and Regional purchasing initiatives.
Participate in and prepare reporting, tracking, and rebate information for the NetPlus Rebate Program.
Coordinate and assist the Director of Purchasing with plan changes.
Communicate and orient sales personnel on new-community specifications, options, material quality, and competitors’ specifications.
Assist Forward Planning and Land Acquisition with feasibility studies by providing cost information when required.
Manage and maintain approved bid lists.
Update budgets monthly or as directed by the Division President.
Perform other duties as assigned.