Procurement Agent

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup! 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. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place. 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. For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey. Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to 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, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name. Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact Job Summary The 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 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. 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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.