- Location
- Tampa FL (Boy Scout), United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
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
Responsible for developing, negotiating, and executing local sourcing agreements for all labor categories of spend while supporting the Division President to ensure cost efficiencies are maximized.
Your Responsibilities on the Team
• Actively participate in the creation and implementation of the Division Business Plan.
• Adopt the role of strategist as integral member of the Division Leadership Team.
• Ensure compliance to Purchasing Policies and Procedures throughout the purchasing department.
• Coordinate the use and further development of the automated purchasing system and other
systems used within the purchasing department.
• Analyze plans for cost reduction recommendations and research cost of proposed design ideas.
• Facilitate value engineering sessions with trade partners and construction associates.
• Train, advise, and assist purchasing, construction, and sales associates.
• Communicate status of new communities with the Florida ROC weekly.
• Review the month end reports (WIP and COP reports) for accuracy and use to control pricing
changes.
• Interact with the division associates to resolve any purchasing related issues.
• Review monthly cost comparisons for suppliers/trade partners.
• Review product and implement specification changes.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers / trade partners.
• Review weekly extra reports for material and labor.
• Manage and oversee options in JDE and Oracle.
• Ensure purchasing department is taking advantage of its volume to increase quality and reduce
cost wherever possible.
• Establish and implement new procedures as technology and needs change.
• Interact and communicate with the Florida ROC to ensure schedules and deadlines are met.
• Work with the management of the Florida ROC to enhance performance and service provided to
the division.
• Work with divis.ion associates to enhance the working relationship between purchasing and the
division
• Ensure division has the best subcontractors in place to meet deadlines and assure budgetary
needs are fulfilled.
• Benchmark industry sourcing and supply management best practices.
• Responsible for improving the division and product’s cost per square foot and product’s financial
performance.
• Ensure continuity of supply and labor to division communities.
• Oversee architectural and plan review.
• Analyze plans for cost analysis recommendations and value engineering adjustments.
• Negotiate and question pricing and legitimacy of EPO’s.
• Identify areas and trends in extra EPO’s to prevent and to reduce costs.
• Generate and analyze variance reports.
• Participate in division variance meetings, communicating results to the purchasing and
construction team for any adjustments needed.
Requirements
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
• Valid Auto Insurance Coverage
• Minimum of 5 years of residential construction experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sourcing and managing supplier/trade partner relationships
• Have superior analytical, influencing, and communication skills
• Must have sound financial management knowledge
• Must have sound project management capabilities
• Must have sound negotiating skills
• Team Player with ability to work well under pressure.
Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:
Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of an office
and/or the field environment. Also requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb
stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry items that are less than 50 pounds.
Finger dexterity required in operating a computer keyboard and a calculator.
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Life at Lennar
At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.
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