Procurement Agent at PulteGroup

Vancouver, Washington, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Homebuilding, ConstructionIndustries

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2-4 years of prior relevant experience
Proficiency in procurement and community setup systems, logic, and tools, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
Understanding of category management, supplier relationships, and construction industry practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Manage procurement processes for assigned categories, including sourcing strategy, contract execution, and supplier performance, to ensure alignment with cost, quality, and service goals
Oversee community setup strategy, including category data entry, pricing validation, and procurement policy and procedures required for new communities
Strategize with internal leadership, including construction, sales, and design, to ensure procurement and community-specific needs are met
Lead category management strategies such as cost analysis, negotiation preparation, and implementation of contracts for communities
Facilitate trade partner strategy and communication, to align with cost efficiencies, performance goals and legal requirements
Provide input into and analysis of procurement and community-specific reports to provide actionable insights and ensure operational accuracy
Manage supplier and trade partner relationships to address compliance, risk management, and ongoing performance improvements
Monitor and improve procurement processes, and support initiatives for cost containment, value engineering, and operational efficiency
Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and inform hiring and termination decisions
Contribute to cross-functional team efforts to resolve procurement and community challenges and drive continuous improvement
Performs other duties as assigned