Land Purchasing Manager

Overview

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As one of the nation’s largest builders, Lennar has built over one million new homes for families across America. Since 1954, our communities have catered to all lifestyles and family dynamics, whether you are a first-time or move-up buyer, multigenerational family, or active adult.

At Lennar, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team. Our Everyone’s Included vision is to be as inclusive and diverse as the communities we build unleashing the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation & sustainable growth.

Lennar Core Values

Our commitment to Quality, Value, and Integrity is the underlying foundation upon which Lennar was built, and these three fundamental principles still guide us in caring for our customers, associates, shareholders, and community.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Land Purchasing Manager is primarily responsible for complete and accurate contracting of all vendors required to maintain a land development pace and provide home sites at a pace equal or exceeding division needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Work with Project Managers to ensure development budgets are current and accurate

Oversee the bidding of work to ensure we are receiving the best price, quality and performance in accordance with applicable standards

Issue contracts and work orders ensuring they are appropriately entered into the system and applied to the correct budget and line items

Track issued contracts and work orders against the development budget

Assist in forecasting of expenditures for cash flow modeling purposes

Monitor macro trends in the materials / supplier base and implement plans to react to increasing cost

Manage relationships with vendors / suppliers to build effective partnerships

Process and provide purchasing related information( e.g. bid documents, tabulations, forecasts, specifications, contracts, etc) for the purpose of updating and coordinating with other departments

Assist in the preparation of development cost estimates in coordination with the land acquisition team for the purpose of determining the feasibility of land development opportunities

Maintain purchasing information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with company policies

Maintain and update Project Manager ratings of individual vendor performance

Work with Developer of Homebuilding applications to convert land payment and scheduling systems to Build Pro

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred

Minimum 3 years in land development, purchasing, construction and / or estimating.

Must have superior analytical and communication skills.

Must have significant knowledge of the residential development and homebuilding industry.

Must have sound financial management knowledge and project management skills

Must have sound negotiating skills and influencing skills.

Experience with JD Edwards accounting systems and Build Pro payment and scheduling software preferred

Valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and civil engineering plans

Life at Lennar!

Lennar recognizes our associates are the heart of the company’s success. Learn new skills, build your path, and become an integral part of the Lennar Family.

When You Join :

Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation 3 weeks of vacation per year to start

Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave

New Hire Referral Bonus Program

Product Purchase Discount for Associates

Associate Assistance Plan

Everyone’s Included Day - In the spirit of inclusion, diversity, and caring for our community, Lennar encourages our Associates to take a day to connect, reflect and inspire those around us, in a way that is uniquely important to you.

And More!

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.