Procurement Director

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Bloomington, MN, USA
In-Office
130K-150K Annually
Expert/Leader
Other • Real Estate
The Role
Leads division-level procurement operations for a homebuilding organization, overseeing sourcing strategies, budgets, supplier performance, cost efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. Partners with construction teams and trade vendors, manages risk and cost forecasting, supports new community launches, and builds strong supplier relationships. Recruits, develops, and leads procurement teams while driving operational alignment, margin improvement, and effective stakeholder communication.
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Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup! 

Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place. 

As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.   

For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey. 

Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name. 

Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact

This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at our Division Office located in Bloomington, Minnesota.

The Procurement Director leads procurement operations within a division, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering optimal results in cost efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance. This role provides strategic direction, fosters collaboration between teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The Procurement Director manages a department or smaller sub-function, which includes multiple teams led by managers and/or supervisors, coaches and develops procurement talent, ensuring the effectiveness and resilience of procurement practices.


Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee division-level procurement operations.
  • Execute procurement strategies with high levels of collaboration and buy-in from construction peers to ensure alignment with overall project goals, budgets, and timelines.
  • Create and manage a comprehensive house cost budget and plan; manage budget accuracy and efficiency.
  • Manage startup strategy meetings to contribute to the successful launch of new communities, providing valuable input and ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
  • Provide oversight and input on procurement-related items to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned with project objectives.
  • Forecast short-term/long-term risk and cost opportunities through the project tracker tool and implement strategies to meet commitments.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to reduce complexity and improve margins through streamlined procurement processes and effective cost management strategies.
  • Drive vendor performance through regular VIP meetings, site walks, and the development of sustainable vendor partnerships to ensure high-quality and reliable vendor performance.
  • Demonstrate confidence and capability in written and verbal presentations, adjusting content and scope for different types of audiences to ensure effective communication.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners at both ownership and management levels to execute on sourcing strategies and ensure effective collaboration, partnership, and cost efficiency.
  • Attract, recruit, hire, and develop a highly capable procurement team, fostering a strong team culture and a positive work environment.
  • Manage and develop other Procurement team members to drive optimal performance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Career Level (M5)


Organizational Impact:

  • Recommends operational plans and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of overall department results.
  • Directs the execution of strategies established by senior leadership. Establishes operational plans for job area with short to mid-term impact on results (e.g., 1 – 2 Years).
  • Work requires a high degree of responsibility for resources, and frequently influences business decisions made by senior leadership.
  • Typically has budget accountability for the department or sub-function.

Leadership & Talent Management: 

  • Manages a department or smaller sub-function which includes multiple teams led by managers and/or supervisors.
  • Responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for department/sub-function to ensure availability of human capital necessary to accomplish departmental goals.
  • Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Knowledge & Experience: 

  • Requires deep management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project or program teams or manage across multiple sub-functions.
  • Typically has mastery within a specific technical discipline/area or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines.
  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
  • Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8-10 years prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

  • Proven expertise in procurement systems, financial analysis, and supplier management.
  • Advanced negotiation skills and ability to drive outcomes in complex supplier partnerships.
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to identify market trends and anticipate challenges.
  • Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities to develop high-performing teams.
  • Effective collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute continuous improvement initiatives and lead organizational change.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and industry regulations.

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

  • Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.
  • ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Not applicable

Pay Range
$130,000 - $150,000 annually

Hired applicant will be eligible to receive bonuses

PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, “Recruiters”) in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between PulteGroup, Inc. and through any means other than via our Applicant Tracking System.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

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Skills Required

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent GED
  • University degree or equivalent experience
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in procurement systems, financial analysis, and supplier management
  • Advanced negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier partnerships
  • Strategic thinking and ability to identify market trends and anticipate challenges
  • Leadership and mentoring abilities to develop high-performing teams
  • Collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience executing continuous improvement initiatives and organizational change
  • Knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and industry regulations
  • Valid driver's license
  • ISCM Certified Procurement or equivalent accreditation

PulteGroup Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PulteGroup and has not been reviewed or approved by PulteGroup.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay is frequently paired with “great benefits,” including health, dental, and vision coverage plus disability, life, and mental-health support. The overall benefits menu is described as comprehensive and designed to fit varied needs.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match alongside profit sharing and a defined contribution pension plan. This combination is repeatedly positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family benefits include paid parental leave, adoption benefits, and references to fertility-related coverage and future enhancements to paid leave. These offerings expand value beyond paycheck-only compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
4,724 Employees
Year Founded: 1950

What We Do

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of America’s largest homebuilding companies with operations in more than 40 markets throughout the country. Through inspired employees, exceptional customer service, superior operational execution, and a foresight for the future, we can build incredible places where people can live their dreams. We are committed to providing work that moves you, trust that empowers you, and a company that brings you pride and opportunities to grow. We are proud to be recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work in 2021, Fortune’s Best Workplace for Women in 2020, and certified as a Great Place to Work 2019-2021.

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