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JOB SUMMARY:The Senior Procurement Agent is responsible for entering into negotiations with suppliers 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,
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 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
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Minimum Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
ISCM accreditation preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
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
PAY RANGE
$89,800 - $112,200 per year
Hired applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonus
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