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 SummaryThe Procurement Agent is 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.Primary Job Responsibilities
Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service).
Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service
National: manage compliance to agreements, scopes, etc.
Local: manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines
Assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to Trade Partner.
Maintain all applicable databases (Purchase Pro Contracting System, Data Management Tools (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.
Complete necessary customer option estimates.
Collaborate with Area Product/Architecture, Division VP of Construction (DVP), Area Construction Managers (ACMs) Construction Managers (CMs), Resource Planning/Job Scheduling Managers (RPMs) and Sales.
Control trade category costs by utilizing Area tools and methodologies.
Responsible for assigned Project Tracker cost categories and rebate capture forecasting.
Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management.
Other duties as assigned.
Management Responsibilities
Not applicable
As assigned by Director/Manager for mentorships and peer development
Scope
Decision Impact: Division
Department Responsibility: Single
Budgetary Responsibility: No
Direct Reports: No
Indirect Reports: No
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.
Required Education/Experience
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications
ISCM (Certified Procurement) accreditation a plus
Required Skills/Knowledge
Minimum 1 year related functional experience
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
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