Purchasing Manager

Lennar

Purchasing Manager at Lennar, responsible for managing supplier relationships and sourcing agreements. Focused on optimizing supply chain and ensuring quality in homebuilding processes.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and managing Supplier/Trade Partner relationships within the residential homebuilding industry, utilizing strong analytical, negotiating, and project management skills to optimize supply chain flow and cost efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier/Trade Partner Relationship ManagementCost Estimation and OptimizationProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsResidential Homebuilding Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesCost AnalysisShould-Cost ModelsTrade Partner AuditsSupply Chain Optimization

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

JDEAS400Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Residential HomebuildingTrade Partner PerformanceValue EngineeringExtra Purchase OrdersFinancial Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure Lennar has top-quality trade partners for production needs, focusing on quality, scheduling adherence, and pricing
Conduct trade partner audits as directed, assessing quality and adherence to schedules
Source, contract, negotiate, and onboard new trade partners with required insurance to meet production demands
Travel to sites to assess and communicate trade partner performance to the Director of Purchasing
Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain flow for designated categories
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices for specified sourcing categories
Facilitate value-engineering sessions with trade partners and division associates
Communicate proactively with division associates and benchmark sourcing practices
Develop and use should-cost models for cost estimation and optimization
Monitor and improve divisional cost per square foot for specified categories
Negotiate and validate pricing and legitimacy of Extra Purchase Orders (EPOs)
Review and ensure accuracy of all scopes of work, resolving issues with Expeditor as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree preferred
Minimum 5 years sourcing and managing Supplier/Trade Partner relationships, ideally with a National Homebuilder
Superior analytical and communication skills required
JDE/AS400 experience preferred
Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Significant knowledge of the residential homebuilding industry
Sound financial management knowledge
Strong project management capabilities
Effective negotiating and influencing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan 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
Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
New Hire Referral Bonus Program
Significant Home Purchase Discounts
Unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day