Pulte Group

VP Procurement

Pulte Group • $120K — $150K *
West Palm Beach, FL 33411In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in procurement and operations management.
  • University degree or equivalent experience.
  • Expert-level proficiency in procurement systems and financial planning.
  • Strong leadership and strategic vision with a track record of driving innovation.
  • Advanced negotiation skills with experience in conflict resolution.
  • Proven ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction materials and supply chain regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and align community strategies with business goals.
  • Drive accountability across multiple disciplines to ensure project success.
  • Create and implement startup strategies for budget management.
  • Report on budget status and cost opportunities to inform decision-making.
  • Establish processes for cost improvement and accuracy.
  • Foster collaboration with trade partners to meet project timelines.
  • Manage vendor relationships for sustainable performance.
  • Deliver impactful presentations tailored for diverse audiences.
  • Mentor and develop talent within the procurement team.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced teams.
  • Significant influence on strategic planning and operational decisions.
  • Access to advanced procurement systems and tools.
  • Ability to lead and implement organizational change initiatives.
Full Job Description
Primary Job Responsibilities
  • Influence and contribute to community strategy, including floor plan, elevation, and option offerings, to ensure alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Connect community startup priorities and drive accountability across multiple disciplines to ensure project success and alignment with overall business goals.
  • Create startup strategies to optimize budget accuracy and efficiency, enhancing the speed to market and ensuring effective cost management.
  • Report to the operations group on budgets, cost movements and cost opportunities or risks to ensure informed decision-making and drive effective cost management.
  • Influence and create processes for total cost improvement, including variable WIP spend and option cost accuracy.
  • Develop trade partner strategies with high levels of collaboration and buy-in from construction peers to ensure alignment with overall project goals and timelines.
  • Manage priority vendor relationships, creating critical, sustainable, and value-add partnerships to ensure high-quality and reliable vendor performance.
  • Demonstrate a high level of capability and confidence in written and verbal presentations, adjusting content and scope for different types of 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, hire, and develop talent, influencing the development of individuals across multiple disciplines to ensure a highly capable and effective procurement team.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Organizational Impact:
  • Head of a sub-function of a division and responsible for all operations in that sub-function.
  • Establishes and implements tactical and operational plans, with significant impact on the achievement of division and/or area results.
  • Focus is on mid-term strategies (e.g., 3 years or less) to achieve business results, which may require substantial development of new processes, standards or operational plans to achieve strategies.
  • Job has budget responsibilities for the area managed.


Leadership & Talent Management:
  • Manages a sub-function of a division, which includes multiple teams led by Directors and Managers.
  • Responsible for developing mid to long-term plans on how to optimize his/her organization and the talent required to execute strategies for the sub-function.
  • Typically has substantial latitude for hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own operational area, in accordance with organizational guidelines.


Knowledge & Experience:
  • Requires advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business or functional teams.
  • Typically has broader practical experience across multiple professional disciplines within the organization, combining theory, past practical experience and the organization's business practices.
  • Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 plus year's prior relevant experience.


Required Skills
  • Expert-level proficiency in procurement systems, financial planning, and supplier relationship management.
  • Strong strategic and visionary leadership with a focus on driving innovation and achieving long-term goals.
  • Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills to secure favorable outcomes in complex partnerships.
  • Exceptional ability to influence and build relationships across divisions, regions, and national teams.
  • Proven track record of developing high-performing teams and mentoring future leaders.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and supply chain regulations.
  • Ability to lead organizational transformation and drive operational excellence.


Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications
  • Valid Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position.
  • ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred.


Physical Requirements:
  • Not applicable

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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