Purchasing Coordinator in Houston, TX at Lennar

Date Posted: 9/24/2024

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Full-Time
  • Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Experience:
    Not Specified
  • Date Posted:
    9/24/2024
  • Job ID:
    2024-33072
  • Category
    Construction
  • Company
    Lennar
  • Location Type
    Office Location

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 Coordinator Summary: The Purchasing Coordinator will support the purchasing department and field associates by performing administrative and clerical duties as directed by the Purchasing Manager. - Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required; College preferred. - Minimum of 2 years of office/administrative experience. - Computer literate with the ability to work with JD Edwards, Auto CAD, Buzzsaw, Build Pro/Supply Pro, and Excel. - Professionally perform multiple, detail oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines. - Good writing and extremely good organization skills. - Possess strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty. - Team Player with ability to work well under pressure. Physical Requirements: This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to work in excess of eight hours per day in the confined quarters of an office.  Also requires the ability to read plans, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and/or carry items less than 50 pounds.  Finger dexterity in operating a computer keyboard and calculator.  Office work requires sitting at a computer monitor for extended periods of time, completing paperwork and to receive/return phone messages.  Standing is required for filing and copying.   This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted.  It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   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. - Maintain subcontractor/supplier insurance tracking through the IDS database. - New Vendor / Subcontractor package distribution. - Filing, Copying, other administrative duties within the department. - Assist Purchasing in bidding of new projects. - Interface with Accounting Department to ensure prompt payment for Subcontractors. - JD Edwards input, printing and faxing to trades. - Notice of Completion filing and mailings. - Appliance ordering for each community. - Prepare and distribute bidding packages for new communities; set up of new vendors. - Back up for receptionist on phone relief. - Prepare weekly production reports. - Assist in the administration of field operations. - Prepare correspondence to other departments, government entities, homeowners, etc. as needed. - Prepare Sequence sheets for each community, distribute to trades and field personnel. - Order homesite specific plot plans. - Coordinate plan-ordering activity including any online set up and plan distribution.  - Utility Deposit refund requests and follow-up. - Prepare community books for field and office, complete with specifications and product cut-sheets. - Audit and track current contractor license information for all trade partners. - Maintenance and input of lumber tracking spreadsheet using Random Lengths weekly reports. - Update and maintain Master Trade Partner / Bid lists. - Upkeep and maintenance of plan room product files and plans. - Provide backup for Contracts Administrator duties.

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.