Procurement Agent - Coppell, TX

Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, we offer opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams. For over 70 years, we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey.

About the role

Manage procurement processes for assigned categories, including sourcing strategy, contract execution, and supplier performance, to ensure alignment with cost, quality, and service goals. Oversee community setup strategy, including category data entry, pricing validation, and procurement policy and procedures required for new communities.

Responsibilities

• Strategize with internal leadership, including construction, sales, and design, to ensure procurement and community-specific needs are met.
• Lead category management strategies such as cost analysis, negotiation preparation, and implementation of contracts for communities.
• Facilitate trade partner strategy and communication to align with cost efficiencies, performance goals, and legal requirements.
• Provide input into and analysis of procurement and community-specific reports to offer actionable insights and ensure operational accuracy.
• Manage supplier and trade partner relationships to address compliance, risk management, and ongoing performance improvements.
• Monitor and improve procurement processes, and support initiatives for cost containment, value engineering, and operational efficiency.
• Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and inform hiring and termination decisions.
• Contribute to cross-functional team efforts to resolve procurement and community challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2-4 years of prior relevant experience.

Skills

• Proficiency in procurement and community setup systems, logic, and tools, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of category management, supplier relationships, and construction industry practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and trade partners.
• Analytical mindset to support cost analysis, reporting, and decision-making in procurement and community setup.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, ensuring effective coordination of procurement and community-specific requirements.
• Problem-solving skills to address procurement and operational challenges and identify areas for improvement.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation is a plus.