Vice President of Procurement

About PulteGroup

PulteGroup is a leading homebuilding company dedicated to more than constructing houses; we cultivate meaningful careers and foster a legacy of excellence. Recognized among Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For and certified as a Great Place to Work, PulteGroup embraces diversity and inclusion, promoting personal and professional development across its nationwide brands.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Procurement plays a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategies, managing vendor partnerships, optimizing budgets, and leading a dynamic team. This position is vital in aligning procurement operations with overall business objectives and facilitating project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Steer community strategies including floor plans, elevation designs, and options to align with corporate goals.
• Connect startup priorities of communities and drive cross-disciplinary accountability to secure project success.
• Formulate startup approaches to enhance budget precision and market speed while controlling costs effectively.
• Provide detailed reports to operations management on budgets, cost fluctuations, opportunities, and risks.
• Develop and refine processes aimed at improving total costs, variable work-in-progress spending, and options cost accuracy.
• Establish collaborative trade partner strategies in tune with construction teams to meet project timelines and targets.
• Manage and nurture key vendor relationships to ensure sustainable, value-driven, and high-quality performance.
• Deliver compelling presentations tailored to diverse audiences with clarity and confidence.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with trade partner leadership to execute sourcing strategies and promote cost efficiency.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, and talent development efforts to grow a proficient procurement team across various disciplines.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the procurement function.

Organizational Impact

• Leads a sub-function within a division with overall operational responsibility in that area.
• Develops and executes tactical and operational plans that significantly impact divisional outcomes.
• Focuses on mid-term strategic plans up to three years, often requiring new process creation.
• Holds budgetary accountability for the managed area.

Leadership and Talent Management

• Oversees multiple teams led by directors and managers within the sub-function.
• Creates mid to long-term organizational strategies and talent management plans.
• Holds substantial authority regarding staffing decisions within organizational policies.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Possesses advanced business acumen, leadership skills, and general management expertise.
• Demonstrates experience spanning multiple professional disciplines, integrating theory and practical applications.
• Requires a university degree or equivalent experience with at least ten years in a relevant field.

Essential Skills

• Expert level in procurement systems, financial planning, and supplier relationship management.
• Strategic visionary leadership with an emphasis on innovation and long-term objectives.
• Advanced negotiation and conflict management skills for complex partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal influence and relationship-building capabilities across diverse teams and regions.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor high-performance teams and emerging leaders.
• In-depth understanding of construction materials, trade practices, and supply chain regulations.
• Capability to lead organizational change and operational excellence initiatives.

Certifications and Licenses

• Valid driver's license is required as driving constitutes an essential job function.
• Professional certification such as ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation is preferred.

Additional Information

PulteGroup and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters without prior written agreements. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscriminatory hiring practices and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. This organization participates in e-Verify. Privacy policies specific to California are applicable.