Purchasing Manager - Land

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Job description

Welcome Home! Build your career with Lennar!

As one of the nation's largest builders, Lennar has built over one million new homes for families across America. Since 1954, our communities have catered to all lifestyles and family dynamics, whether you are a first-time or move-up buyer, multigenerational family, or active adult.

At Lennar, Everything's Included in our homes, and Everyone's Included on our team. Our Everyone's Included vision is to be as inclusive and diverse as the communities we build unleashing the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation & sustainable growth.

Lennar Core Values

Our commitment to Quality, Value, and Integrity is the underlying foundation upon which Lennar was built, and these three fundamental principles still guide us in caring for our customers, associates, shareholders, and community.

Land Purchasing Manager

Participate in the developing, negotiating, and executing of sourcing documents for all labor and material categories of spending in the land development department while supporting the Director of Purchasing - Land. Manage the contract administration personnel to ensure contracts are current, and invoices and requisitions are processed accurately and in a timely fashion.

Work Setting - In Office - 5 days' week: 8am - 5pm - San Diego, CA

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $90,000 - $145,000, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor and manage individuals and team to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value.

• Coordinate the bidding of land development construction projects.

• Analyze submitted bids to identify the lowest qualified bidder, and to find areas where additional savings might be realized.

• Assist project managers by providing information on current pricing to help ensure development budgets are current and accurate.

• Oversee the issuing of contracts and work orders ensuring they are appropriately entered into the system and applied to the correct budget and line items.

• Assist in the forecasting of expenditures for cash flow modeling purposes.

• Participate in monitoring macro trends in the materials / supplier base and implement plans to react to increasing cost.

• Work to source new relationships with qualified vendors.

• Manage relationships with vendors / suppliers to build effective partnerships.

• Process and provide purchasing-related information (e.g. bid documents, tabulations, forecasts, specifications, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of updating and coordinating with other departments.

• Participate in regular staff meetings with division management and project managers.

• Assist in the preparation of development cost estimates in coordination with the acquisition team for the purpose of determining the feasibility of land development opportunities.

• Maintain purchasing information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred

• Minimum 3 years experience in land development, purchasing, construction and/or estimating

• Strong organization and management skills with the ability to prioritize and take initiative.

• Must possess the ability to keep work current; maintaining a timely and accurate flow of paperwork

• Possess good time management skills.

• Must be detail-oriented team player comfortable working in a fast paced environment with heavy volume workload

• Computer literacy and proficient in MS Office products (Word and Excel)

• Experience with JD Edwards accounting systems and Build Pro payment and scheduling software preferred

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record required

Life at Lennar!

Lennar recognizes our associates are the heart of the company's success. Learn new skills, build your path, and become an integral part of the Lennar Family.

When You Join:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision

• Vacation - 3 weeks of vacation per year to start

• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave

• New Hire Referral Bonus Program

• Product Purchase Discount for Associates

• Associate Assistance Plan

• Everyone's Included Day - In the spirit of inclusion, diversity, and caring for our community, Lennar encourages our Associates to take a day to connect, reflect and inspire those around us, in a way that is uniquely important to you.

• And More !

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $66,560.00 - $109,395, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone's Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar's policies and applicable plan terms. Visit to view our suite of benefits.

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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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