VP Procurement (Jacksonville)

PulteGroup•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

PulteGroup is a Fortune 500 company and a recognized Great Place to Work, dedicated to Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams. With over 70 years of experience, PulteGroup fosters a culture of trust, innovation, and empowerment. We champion inclusion and diversity, supporting personal and professional growth. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we operate in over 45 markets nationwide through various brands including Centex, Pulte Homes, and Del Webb. We are seeking a VP Procurement to influence community strategy, optimize budget accuracy, develop trade partner strategies, manage vendor relationships, and lead a high-performing procurement team.

Requirements

Requires advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business or functional teams.
Typically has broader practical experience across multiple professional disciplines within the organization, combining theory, past practical experience and the organization’s business practices.
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 plus year’s prior relevant experience.
Expert-level proficiency in procurement systems, financial planning, and supplier relationship management.
Strong strategic and visionary leadership with a focus on driving innovation and achieving long-term goals.
Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills to secure favorable outcomes in complex partnerships.
Exceptional ability to influence and build relationships across divisions, regions, and national teams.
Proven track record of developing high-performing teams and mentoring future leaders.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and supply chain regulations.
Ability to lead organizational transformation and drive operational excellence.
Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

Influence and contribute to community strategy, including floor plan, elevation, and option offerings, to ensure alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
Connect community startup priorities and drive accountability across multiple disciplines to ensure project success and alignment with overall business goals.
Create startup strategies to optimize budget accuracy and efficiency, enhancing the speed to market and ensuring effective cost management.
Report to the operations group on budgets, cost movements and cost opportunities or risks to ensure informed decision-making and drive effective cost management.
Influence and create processes for total cost improvement, including variable WIP spend and option cost accuracy.
Develop trade partner strategies with high levels of collaboration and buy-in from construction peers to ensure alignment with overall project goals and timelines.
Manage priority vendor relationships, creating critical, sustainable, and value-add partnerships to ensure high-quality and reliable vendor performance.
Demonstrate a high level of capability and confidence in written and verbal presentations, adjusting content and scope for different types of 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, hire, and develop talent, influencing the development of individuals across multiple disciplines to ensure a highly capable and effective procurement team.
Performs other duties as assigned.