Purchasing Agent
Fresno, CA 
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Purchasing Agent

US-CA-Fresno

Job ID: 2024-32581
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Purchasing
MCG - FNO - Fresno

Overview

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 Agent Summary:

Reports directly to the VP of Purchasing. Provide analytical and technical support to vertical purchasing group. Role requires ability to consolidate purchasing information, assist in the creation purchasing, reporting schedules, manage/update existing purchasing tools and direct system improvement projects.

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Responsibilities

  • Assist in the collection and distribution of bid information.
  • Set-up Box folders and organize bid packages
  • Interact with construction to resolve day to day issues.
  • Create and obtain competent quality estimates of items to be purchased.
  • Review all plans and specifications from a cost perspective identifying areas to reduce cost.
  • Develop and maintain general, specific and inclusive scope of work documents.
  • Prepare bid packages and bid comparisons.
  • Negotiate pricing and take-offs with trades
  • Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all potential and existing trade associates.
  • Develop and grow existing trade base.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Two (2) years experience in construction industry
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must have strong computer skills
  • Maintain regular attendance and punctuality relative to daily work schedule is required
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Must possess professional attitude to represent company in a positive manner
  • Follow directions from a supervisor
  • Understand and follow work rules and procedures
  • Accept constructive feedback
  • Team player

Physical Requirments:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office supplies and materials weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate computer keyboard, calculator and telephone equipment. Required to be able to drive various City and County agencies.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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.

General Overview of Compensation:

The *median base compensation for this position is estimated to be $38.94/an hour, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors including employee qualifications, geographic location, and operational considerations. Note: *The median amount may be greater or less than the average salary.

  • This position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses as determined in the Company's sole discretion.
  • This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section.
  • 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.



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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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