Procurement Agent – Myrtle Beach, SC

Primary Job 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.

Maintain all applicable databases (Purchase Pro Contracting System, Data Management Tools (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 Area Product/Architecture, Division VP of Construction (DVP), Area Construction Managers (ACMs) Construction Managers (CMs), Resource Planning/Job Scheduling Managers (RPMs) and Sales.

Control trade category costs by utilizing Area tools and methodologies.

Responsible for assigned Project Tracker cost categories and rebate capture forecasting.

Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management.

Other duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities

Not applicable

As assigned by Director/Manager for mentorships and peer development

Scope

Decision Impact: Division

Department Responsibility: Single

Budgetary Responsibility: No

Direct Reports: No

Indirect Reports: No

Physical Requirements: The position may involve sitting, standing, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building. Ability to work in various weather conditions – heat, rain, cold, etc.

Required Education/Experience

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

ISCM (Certified Procurement) accreditation a plus

Required Skills/Knowledge

Minimum 1 year related functional experience

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

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