Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders dedicated to building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service. This role focuses on overseeing sourcing agreements, creating material take‑offs, and supporting the VP of Purchasing by managing the division’s workflow and timelines.

• 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.
• Able 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 essential. The role may require working more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, operating a motor vehicle, reading plans, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, moving, or carrying equipment in excess of 50 pounds, and occasional operation of construction equipment.

Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

• Robust health insurance plans – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 1:1 company match up to 5%.
• Paid parental leave and an associate assistance plan.
• Education assistance program and up to $30,000 in adoption assistance.
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually, plus holiday, sick leave, and personal day policies.
• New hire referral bonus program and significant home purchase discounts.
• Other 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.