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PulteGroup Division Manager of Procurement in Schaumburg, Illinois
WE KNOW THAT BUILDING HOMES & COMMUNITIES BEGINS WITH BUILDING THE BEST TEAM!How would you like to be a part of team that has been providing the American Dream of homeownership to families for more than 60 years? PulteGroup is a FORTUNE 500 company and one of America’s top residential builders. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we stand above the competition in our commitment to quality.Our Vision is to Build Consumer Inspired Homes & Communities to Make Lives Better and we believe that success starts with having the right people.At PulteGroup, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value the differences of each employee and understand that being consumer inspired means that we reflect the diversity of the consumers we serve.A position with PulteGroup offers a rich, fulfilling and rewarding career across multiple geographies and brands. If you are interested in being a part of our team, let’s talk about your career with PulteGroup!JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for entering into negotiations with suppliers and trade partners by reviewing terms and conditions, establishing pricing, contract formulation, and any supplier management conditions affecting the division and/or zone. Responsible for managing and coordinating assigned divisional procurement activities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide accurate and timely local and/or Zone supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
Manage supplier performance monitoring within the zone and /or division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
National: manage compliance to agreements, scopes, etc.
Local: manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines
Collaborate with Zone Product, DCOs, CMs, FMs, PIMs, RPMs and Sales
Manage supplier relationships and assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to daily Trade Partner activities
Maintain all applicable databases (Purchase Pro, DMTs, etc.) used in developing the cost and quantity estimates
Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques
Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation
Performs analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manages impact of commodity fluctuations
Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors (Purchase Pro)
Develop material and labor optimization solutions using Value Engineering tools and methodology
Control top trade category costs by utilizing zone tools & methods
Responsible for Project Tracker categories and rebate capture.
Develop and implement division specific tools and methodologies for estimating and controlling trade category costs as required
Assist zone estimating in methodology development and optimization
Manage option programming /customer option estimates
Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management
Subject matter expert for the Strategic Sourcing Dir. (if assigned)
Hiring agent for zone trades for assigned categories
Develop procurement strategy and plans to meet changing economic and competitive conditions
Develop scopes and standard operating procedures that assure Trade Partner compliance with Pulte construction standards, local, state and national building codes, and safety regulations
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Level: Mentor / Coach / Feedback
Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs
Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills
Evaluates employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
Creates opportunities for employee growth
Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)
SCOPE:
Decision Impact: Division
Department Responsibility: Single
Budgetary Responsibility: No
Direct Reports: Yes
Indirect Reports: No
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
ISCM accreditation preferred
Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Related Functional Experience: Minimum 5 years
Time in position: Minimum 3 years as a procurement professional
Business acumen including understanding the impact of purchasing costs
on income statements, balance sheets, and cost structures
Purchasing and supply chain experience
Ability to negotiate in a cost transparent environment
Ability to develop and improve vendor partnerships
Construction knowledge
Ability to work in continuous improvement environment
Category expertise and ability to positively influence and lead others outside the division
PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, “Recruiters”) in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between PulteGroup, Inc. and through any means other than via our Applicant Tracking System.
We are an equal opportunity employer (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.
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