Vice President of Purchasing
About The Position
We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. 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 As the VP of Purchasing, you will support the Division President with attaining strategic division initiatives by developing, implementing and achieving annual operating plans. 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
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required, MBA preferred
- Minimum 10 years’ experience Home Building Industry at an executive level, preferably with strategic oversight, required
- Proven ability to identify business initiatives and drive execution
- Ability to lead and influence executive level stakeholders
- Must have a strong finance background including the ability to understand and assess financial reporting
- Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
- Valid Auto Insurance Coverage
- Computer literacy and proficient in MS Office products (Word and Excel)
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent follow-up, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
- Must have solid negotiating skills
- Up to 50% travel
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, mentor and manage individuals and teams to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value.
- Integral part of leadership team in developing, executing and measuring strategic plans and objectives to ensure achievement of business plan goals
- Jointly responsible for overall performance of divisions purchasing operations ensuring annual operating objectives and profit targets are met within capital utilization and risk parameters as defined in business plans
- Provide analysis and information on regional projects and initiatives to leaders for all aspects of purchasing operations
- Ensure contractual and other commitments are kept and compliance to company policies, procedures, ethical standards, applicable laws and regulations
- Ensure project and initiative and financial goals are achieved
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all potential and existing trade associates and suppliers.
- Participate in quarterly Ops reviews with divisional team to review division’s performance and strategize on forward opportunities.
- Understand the markets of operation, surrounding areas, and competition and recommend differentiation strategy.
Benefits
- robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
- up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
- New Hire Referral Bonus Program
- significant Home Purchase Discounts
- Everyone’s Included Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
