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,

SCOPE:s, etc.
- Local: manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines
- Collaborate with Product, DCOs, CMs, FMs, PIMs, RPMs & Sales
- Manage supplier relationships and assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to daily 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 (Purchase Pro)
- Develop material and labor optimization solutions using Value Engineering tools and methodology
- Control trade category costs by utilizing zone tools and methodologies
- Responsible for assigned Project Tracker categories and rebate capture.
- Develop and implement division specific tools and methodologies
- for estimating and controlling trade category costs as required
- Assist zone estimating in methodology development and optimization
- Develop

SCOPE:s and standard operating procedures that assure Trade Partner compliance with Pulte construction standards, local, state and national building codes, and safety regulations
- Complete necessary customer option estimates
- Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management
- Contribute as subject matter expert for the Strategic Sourcing Director (if assigned)

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Level: Mentor / Coach / Feedback
- Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs
- Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
- Delegates work according to employee's abilities and skills
- Evaluates employee's performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
- Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
- Creates opportunities for employee growth
- Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)

SCOPE: (Decision making, size of organization, budgetary, etc.)
- Decision Impact: Division
- Department Responsibility: Single
- Budgetary Responsibility: No
- Direct Reports: Yes
- Indirect Reports: No

SALARY RANGE: Starting salary of $72,000-$107,800 annually, depending on experience. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on the successful completion of defined performance objectives.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (Degree, licenses, certifications, etc.)
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- ISCM accreditation preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (Work related, tools/equipment, software, etc.)
- Related Functional Experience: Minimum 3 years
- Time in position: Minimum 6 mo. to 1 yr. as procurement professional
- 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
- Category expertise and ability to positively influence and lead others outside of Division and Procurement

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