Senior Procurement Agent

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

• Lead procurement strategies for high-impact categories, including supplier negotiations, contract execution, and performance management to align with procurement budget/costs, quality, and service objectives.
• Oversee community setup, including pricing, attribute mapping, and execution of procurement strategies for new and complex community projects.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including construction, sales, and design, to ensure seamless integration of procurement strategies with community operations.
• Perform detailed cost analysis and make strategic decisions for high-value contracts.
• Manage suppliers and trade partners to ensure compliance with performance goals, legal requirements, and organizational standards and policies.
• Analyze procurement and community-specific data to generate recommendations and make decisions to reduce risk and optimize performance at the divisional and community levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing cost savings strategies, process enhancements, and supplier performance improvements.
• Mentor and guide Procurement Agents and other team members, supporting professional development and fostering a collaborative 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.
• Resolve procurement and community-related challenges, leveraging expertise to drive innovative solutions and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Impact

• Manages a team with focus on policy and strategy implementation.
• Establishes operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the area.
• Provides measurable input to new products, processes or standards in operational plans in order to implement organizational strategies.
• Typically does not have budget accountability, but may manage certain processes or projects within a defined budget set by management.

Leadership & Talent Management

• Manages a small to mid-sized team consisting of experienced professionals.
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 4-6 years prior relevant experience.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in procurement and community setup systems and tools, with the ability to manage complex and high-priority tasks.
• Strong understanding of category management, supplier relationships, and construction industry practices.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills to engage with trade partners, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset to support detailed cost analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Leadership skills to mentor team members, promote collaboration, and drive operational improvements.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic priorities and manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements while ensuring operational excellence.

Qualifications

ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation a plus.