Pulte Group

Procurement Manager

Pulte Group • $75K — $95K *
Louisville, KY 40214In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of relevant experience in procurement and project management
  • University degree or equivalent experience required
  • Proficiency in procurement systems and financial analysis
  • Knowledge of construction materials and trade practices
  • Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration
  • Experience in coaching and team development
  • Certified Procurement (ISCM) or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage community startup strategy to meet project goals
  • Oversee project tracker for cost forecasting
  • Develop procurement strategies to enhance margins
  • Work with construction teams on procurement alignment
  • Focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
  • Drive vendor performance through effective management
  • Build relationships with trade partners for collaboration
  • Recruit and develop a capable procurement team

Benefits

  • Onsite attendance required 5 days per week in Louisville, Kentucky
  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities for leadership
  • Focus on career growth and team development
  • Direct impact on operational planning and results
  • Involvement in short- to mid-term project strategies
Full Job Description
This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at our office located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Primary Job Responsibilities
  • Inform and manage community startup strategy to align with overall project goals.
  • Manage project tracker tool for short-term/long-term house cost forecasting.
  • Inform and manage procurement strategies and budgets for cost improvement and margin enhancement.
  • Collaborate closely with construction peers to execute procurement strategies that align with overall project goals, budgets, and timelines.
  • Provide strategy and focus on customer satisfaction, quality, capacity, and continuous improvement in all decision-making processes to drive project success.
  • Drive vendor performance (cost, schedule, quality) through regular VIP meetings, site walks, and the development of strong vendor relationships.
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, adjusting content and scope for different audiences to ensure effective communication.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners at both ownership and management levels to execute on sourcing strategies and ensure effective collaboration, partnership, and cost efficiency.
  • Attract, recruit, and develop a capable procurement team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and inform hiring and termination decisions.
  • Manage and/or develop other Procurement team members to drive optimal performance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Career Level (M4)

Organizational Impact:
  • Establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with direct impact towards the achievement of results of the area. Focus is on short- to mid-term operational plans (e.g., 1- 2 years).
  • Develops new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the area.
  • May have budget accountability for area or manage elements of the budget.


Leadership & Talent Management:
  • Manages a large team typically comprised of managers and/or supervisors and experienced professionals.
  • Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.


Knowledge & Experience:
  • Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project or program teams in one department/area.
  • Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the department.
  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
  • Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 6-8 years prior relevant experience.


Required Skills
  • Proficiency in procurement systems, financial analysis, cost management, and risk assessment.
  • Ability to develop sourcing strategies, anticipate trends, and identify innovative solutions.
  • Skilled in supplier negotiations and effective communication tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility with internal stakeholders and trade partners.
  • Experience in coaching and developing teams, managing performance, and fostering growth.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and operational improvements.
  • Knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and industry standards.


Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications
  • ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred.


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.

About Pulte Group

PulteGroup, Inc. is an American residential home construction company based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The company is the 3rd largest home construction company in the United States based on the number of homes closed. In total, the company has built over 775,000 homes. The company operates in 44 markets in 23 states. In 2021, it ranked 284th on the Fortune 500. The company was founded by Bill Pulte in Michigan, and moved its headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia in 2014. Since 2016, Ryan Marshall has been the President and CEO of the company.
Learn more about Pulte Group
Size
6,182 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+12.7%
Revenue
$11 billion
NASDAQ
PHM
* Ladders Estimates

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