[Hiring] Senior Procurement Operations Manager @Lennar

Role Description

The Senior Procurement Operations Manager leads day-to-day AI-first execution of Lennar's procurement operations programs across key functional areas, including vendor onboarding, purchase requisition and purchase order management, and change order oversight. Operations will be AI state-of-the-art with autonomous AI capabilities and decision making. Reporting to the Director of Procurement Operations, this role translates strategic direction into scalable operational workflows with a team of Procurement Operations Managers and Specialists, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across the procure-to-pay lifecycle.

This role is a key operational partner to Finance, Accounting, Legal, IT, and division leadership, ensuring procurement processes are compliant, efficient, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations
  • Lead daily procurement operations execution, including vendor onboarding, PR/PO workflows, and change order management, ensuring adherence to governance standards and SLAs.
  • Work with a team of Procurement Operations Managers and Specialists; provide coaching, performance feedback, and development support to build a high-performing team.
  • Implement and monitor internal controls, policy compliance frameworks, and audit-readiness processes in alignment with Director-set standards.
  • Serve as a primary escalation point for complex or high-priority procurement issues across divisional stakeholders.
• Purchase Requests & Purchase Orders
  • Oversee end-to-end PR-to-PO lifecycle operations: intake, approval routing, validation, PO issuance, and closure; identify bottlenecks and drive cycle-time improvements.
  • Ensure PO accuracy, contract alignment, legal entity and currency correctness, and accounting treatment compliance.
  • Standardize and document procurement workflows and approval structures; drive consistency across divisions.
  • Review and validate purchase requisitions for completeness, policy alignment, and appropriate spend authorization before PO issuance.
• Change Orders & Vendor Governance
  • Administer change order processes, including documentation, pricing validation, budget impact review, and approval routing per established protocols.
  • Monitor change order volume, costs, and trends; surface escalation needs and improvement opportunities to the Director.
  • Support vendor lifecycle management activities, including onboarding, renewals, performance tracking, and offboarding.
  • Identify and help remediate unauthorized spend and policy exceptions.
• AI & Automation
  • Support evaluation and deployment of AI-enabled tools and workflow automation solutions, partnering with IT and the Director to operationalize new capabilities.
  • Drive user adoption and change management for new procurement tools and platforms through training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Identify manual process gaps and recommend automation opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement
  • Track and report on procurement KPIs including PR-to-PO cycle time, throughput, PO accuracy, CO rate, and policy compliance; deliver regular operational reporting to the Director.
  • Conduct root-cause analyses on performance gaps and lead corrective action plans.
  • Partner with the Director on benchmarking, process design, and strategic initiatives to improve scalability and stakeholder experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive procurement, procure-to-pay, finance operations, or supply chain experience; 2+ years in a management or team lead role.
• Demonstrated experience managing PR, PO, and CO workflows in enterprise or high-growth environments.
• Track record of process improvement, operational standardization, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience supporting governance, internal controls, compliance, and audit-readiness frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, or related field.

Preferred

• Proficiency with Zip (procure-to-pay), JD Edwards, ServiceNow, Metaviewer, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with procurement transformation or automation initiatives.
• Familiarity with SOX-controlled or public-company environments.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled procurement technologies and P2P automation strategies.
• CPSM or CPM certification a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills with a coaching mindset.
• Ability to translate strategic direction into operational execution.
• Cross-functional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High degree of creativity and self-drive.
• Analytical and systems-thinking capabilities with a focus on process optimization.
• Strong in openness, able to tolerate discussion, differing ideas and rigorous debate.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Benefits

• Base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $178,103.39 - $237,471, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors.
• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• Eligible for described benefits in accordance with Company Policy.
• Robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.
• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan.
• Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program and significant Home Purchase Discounts.