LOC - Purchasing Operations Manager

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Oversee and optimize purchasing processes, managing team performance, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to strategic improvements.  The LOC Purchasing Operations Manager is responsible to supervise and support the Purchasing Analyst daily duties.  The responsibility of this position includes hiring, performance counseling and performance evaluations for these positions. The most important task for this position is keeping the start’s even flow while ensuring all corporate governance is followed: 

Your Responsibilities on the Team 

Continuous Improvement: Align to support rollout and execution of the strategic vision from the NPO/ Sr. Trade compliance manager positions regarding, standardization, simplification, and optimization. 

Analyst Supervision & Workload Management: Oversee the workload and performance of Purchasing analysts, ensuring efficient task allocation and quality of work. 

Escalation Management: Act as the first line of escalation for complex issues, providing guidance and solutions to analysts.

Problem Solving: Responsible for addressing process issues identified by the team and providing solutions for seamless operations. 

Performance Assessment: Measure analyst performance, provide coaching and constructive feedback for improvement and create development plans as needed. 

Frontline Training & Development: Facilitate training sessions for new and existing associates, ensuring they understand existing LOC processes and tools including JDE. 

Standard Process Adherence: Drive adherence to standardized processes (e.g., model home discounts, lot starts, homesite options maintenance, etc.). 

Quality Assurance: Employ quality control processes and tools, including MacroBot-generated change requests to verify accuracy and compliance of analyst level materials. 

Timeline Management: Monitor production of budgets and start packages to ensure timely finalization for new starts. 

Progress Reports: Produce month-end reporting on team performance and productivity.  

Starts Budgeting: Oversee and finalize Starts budgets, packages and timelines; and explain cost variables if any. 

Open Commitment Reports (OCR) Management: Manage OCRs to identify pending change requests from divisions, taking corrective actions as necessary. 

Requirements

Bachelor degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of relative experience required.

Ability to establish and implement departmental goals and objectives.

Strong verbal and written skills, and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow.

Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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