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

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

Purchasing Manager

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