Procurement Manager
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, PulteGroup offers 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. Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, and Pulte Insurance Agency.
Responsibilities
- Inform and manage community startup strategy to align with overall project goals.
- Manage project tracker tool for short-term/long-term house cost forecasting.
- Inform and manage procurement strategies and budgets for cost improvement and margin enhancement.
- Collaborate closely with construction peers to execute procurement strategies that align with overall project goals, budgets, and timelines.
- Provide strategy and focus on customer satisfaction, quality, capacity, and continuous improvement in all decision-making processes to drive project success.
- Drive vendor performance (cost, schedule, quality) through regular VIP meetings, site walks, and the development of strong vendor relationships.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, adjusting content and scope for different audiences to ensure effective communication.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners at both ownership and management levels to execute on sourcing strategies and ensure effective collaboration, partnership, and cost efficiency.
- Attract, recruit, and develop a capable procurement team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and inform hiring and termination decisions.
- Manage and/or develop other Procurement team members to drive optimal performance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 6-8 years prior relevant experience.
- Proficiency in procurement systems, financial analysis, cost management, and risk assessment.
- Ability to develop sourcing strategies, anticipate trends, and identify innovative solutions.
- Skilled in supplier negotiations and effective communication tailored to diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility with internal stakeholders and trade partners.
- Experience in coaching and developing teams, managing performance, and fostering growth.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and operational improvements.
- Knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and industry standards.
- ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred.
Physical Requirements
- The position may involve sitting, standing, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects.
- Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions—heat, rain, cold, etc.