Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent at Lennar oversees the development, negotiation, and execution of sourcing agreements for designated spend categories, creates and maintains material take‑offs, and supports the VP of Purchasing by managing community timelines and workflow within the division.

• Ensure Lennar selects the best subcontractors and monitors their continuous improvement in quality, cost, service, and delivery.
• Review, understand, and manage all site development plans and specifications.
• Research, pre‑qualify, and participate in selecting qualified subcontractors who offer cost‑effective construction and services.
• Prepare and analyze bid packages, including scopes of work, payment schedules, and other necessary documents, to assist in selecting the preferred bidder.
• Monitor trade partner performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.
• Oversee and update contracts, material take‑offs, and purchasing systems such as Build Pro and JDE accounting related to trade partners.
• Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chains and reduce division costs.
• Maintain positive relationships with trade partners and ensure adherence to department policies, including insurance compliance and budget management.
• Ensure prompt progress payments, research and audit payment discrepancies, and participate in monthly budget meetings.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience, ideally with a national home builder.
• Proficient in reading residential blueprints and using Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledgeable in nationwide construction practices.
• Ability to multitask efficiently under tight deadlines with a detail‑oriented and energetic work ethic.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Regular, in‑person attendance at company communities, job sites, and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in confined quarters of a construction trailer, operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds.

Occasional operation of construction equipment may be required. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Robust health insurance plans (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) retirement plan with a $1 for $1 company match up to 5%, paid parental leave, an associate assistance plan, education assistance, up to $30,000 in adoption assistance, up to three weeks of vacation annually, generous holiday, sick leave, and personal day policies, a new hire referral bonus program, home purchase discounts, and unique opportunities such as Everyone’s Included Day.

Lennar is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.