1. Job Description
Description
We know that BUILDING HOMES BEGINS WITH BUILDING THE BEST TEAM! How would you like to be a
part of a team that, “Builds Consumer Inspired Homes and Communities to make lives better?” PulteGroup has
been providing the American Dream of homeownership to families for more than 60 years. Today PulteGroup
operates in approximately 50 markets throughout the country. Pulte has been ranked the highest homebuilder in
previous years on the Fortune 500 list. We believe that success starts with having the right people – those who
have the right attitude and aptitude. We seek out goal­oriented professionals who are creators, leaders and
pioneers. If you are interested in being a part of the Pulte team, let’s talk about your career with PulteGroup!
JOB SUMMARY
The Procurement Agent will be responsible for entering into negotiations with suppliers and trade partners by
reviewing terms and conditions, establishing pricing, contract formulation, and any supplier management
conditions affecting the division.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category
selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
National: manage compliance to agreements, scopes, etc.
Local: manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines
Assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to Trade Partner activities
Maintain all applicable databases (Purchase Pro, DMTs, etc.) used in developing the cost and quantity
estimates
Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential
estimating techniques
Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation
Performs analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manages impact of commodity fluctuations
Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors
Complete necessary customer option estimates
Collaborate with Zone Product, DCOs, CMs, FMs, PIMs, RPMs and Sales
Control trade category costs by utilizing zone tools and methodologies
Responsible for assigned Project Tracker categories and rebate capture
Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Level: Mentor / Coach / Feedback
SCOPE
(Decision making, size of organization, budgetary, etc.)
Decision Impact: Division
Department Responsibility: Single
Budgetary Responsibility: No
Direct Reports: No
Indirect Reports: No
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
(Degree, licenses, certifications, etc.)
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
ISCM accreditation preferred
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2. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
(Work related, tools/equipment, software, etc.)
Related Functional Experience: Minimum 1 year
Business acumen including understanding the impact of purchasing costs on income statements, balance
sheets, and cost structures
Purchasing and supply chain experience
Ability to negotiate in a cost transparent environment
Ability to develop and improve vendor partnerships
Construction knowledge
Ability to work in continuous improvement environment
Job Purchasing
Primary Location New Mexico­NM ­ Albuquerque
Organization New Mexico
Schedule Full­time
Unposting Date Ongoing