Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Welcome Home! Build your career with Lennar:

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's 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, trade partners, shareholders, and community.

Purchasing Agent (Land) Summary: 

Provide analytical and technical support to Land Development purchasing group.  Role requires ability to consolidate purchasing information, assist in the creation purchasing, reporting schedules, manage/update existing purchasing tools and direct system improvement projects.

Responsibilities :

• Review all plans and prepare Land Development bid packages.

• Collect bids, create comparisons, and distribute bid information.

• Negotiate pricing and take-offs with trade partners.

• Set-up Box folders, organize bid packages, maintain all contract, and log files.   

• Create and obtain competent quality estimates of items to be purchased.

• Develop and maintain general, specific, and inclusive scope of work documents.

• Review all plans and specifications from a cost perspective identifying areas to reduce cost.

• Build and maintain a positive and professional relationship with all potential and existing trade partners.

• Develop and grow existing trade base.

• Initiate all paperwork regarding contracts, change orders, purchase orders, back charges, online contracts, and check all for accuracy (i.e., coding, signature, amounts, etc.)

• Prepare all documents for required signatures.

• Provide information for trade partners’ insurance certificates.

• Interface with the Accounting Department to ensure prompt payment for trade partners.

• Interface with trade partners regarding all contract correspondence.

• Interact with land development team to resolve day to day issues.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Two (2) years of experience in homebuilding industry preferred.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Must have strong computer skills.

• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality relative to daily work schedule is required.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Must possess professional attitude to represent company in a positive manner.

• Follow directions from a supervisor.

• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.

• Accept constructive feedback.

• Team player.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office supplies and materials weighing 25 pounds or less.  Finger dexterity is required to operate computer keyboard, calculator, and telephone equipment.  Required to be able to drive various City and County agencies.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt

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.

Lennar associates will be eligible for many benefits in accordance with Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms, including:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision

• Vacation – up to 3 weeks of vacation per year upon hire

• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave

• New Hire Referral Bonus Program

• Home Purchase Discount for Associates

• Associate Assistance Plan

• Everyone’s Included Day

• Student Debt Repayment Program

• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

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

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• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an hourly rate of $23.56 - $37, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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