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, SCOPE:s, 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 SCOPE:s 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 making, size of organization, budgetary, etc.) - Decision Impact: Division - Department Responsibility: Single - Budgetary Responsibility: No - Direct Reports: Yes - Indirect Reports: No 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 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. This Organization Participates in e-Verify Pulte Homes of Minnesota is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. California Privacy Policy Here at PulteGroup: We will not send correspondence from any non-PulteGroup email (for example, we will not contact you via a gmail, yahoo or outlook email address) We conduct our interviews in person or via phone or Teams/Zoom video (we would never conduct an interview via text message or Teams chat) We will not issue you a check as part of your onboarding for any reason (including for supplies, home office equipment, computers, etc.) We will not request money as part of your interview or onboarding process If you suspect you have been contacted by a scammer and would like to verify the legitimacy of an offer, please contact Recruiting@Pulte.com. PulteGroup Employee Benefits At PulteGroup, we believe that our people are what makes us a great place to work and we strive to meet their health and welfare needs with a competitive suite of benefit offerings designed for their unique lifestyles. Comprehensive, Flexible and Affordable Healthcare Coverage Options Supplemental Healthcare Coverage Opportunities PTO and Work/Life Benefits Health Advocacy and Wellness Retirement Plan with Company Match Education and Employee Assistance Programs Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits Mortgage Financing Discounts through Pulte Mortgage Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.