Vendor Management Analyst

Vendor Management Analyst

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

The Vendor Management Analyst reports to the VMO Director. Must have expertise in sourcing and contract negotiations for the Information Technology categories of expenditure such as Application Development, Ecommerce, Enterprise Software, Technical Consulting, Networking Hardware, Data Center Hardware, PCs / Tablets / Peripherals, Hosting Services, Mobile Service Providers, Telecommunications, etc., including but not limited to determining user requirements, recommendations of practical solutions, and company-wide efforts to improve the cost effective use of technology.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

Reviews documentation and legal draft of contracts / agreements, ensuring contract / agreement requirements are met, and works directly with Strategic Sourcing Managers and key stakeholders to ensure contract / agreement language and requirements are appropriate and complies with Lennar Corporation policies and procedures.

Manage category sourcing initiatives involving contract development, negotiations, and supplier management.

Work with renewals of all expiring agreements and specific low risk projects as assigned.

Develop negotiation strategies, conduct negotiations, and manage contracts.

Supplier relationship management, engagement, and continuous improvement of supplier performance.

Develops working relationships with key stakeholders and leads cross-functional teams to define the business requirements in developing the sourcing strategy, negotiate complex service level agreements.

Ability to prepare and / or diagnose / interpret financial and other relevant analysis related to the product being sourced.

Analyze historical spend and extract potential sourcing opportunities for the business.

Resolve conflicts or service level issues regarding supplier performance.

Excellent understanding of IT protocols and guidelines; ensure that IT minimum standards are applied and properly documented.

Effectively communicates program needs status with internal team members and external stakeholders, ability to build stakeholder trust and influence change.

Proficient understanding of procurement systems and functionality as well as procure-to-pay processes.

Effectively deals with conflict inherent in procurement operations between suppliers and stakeholders.

Supports and drives strategies, which deliver both quick wins and longer-term benefits.

Requirements

2+ years of contract negotiating experience with 2 years' experience negotiating business contractual terms, strategy planning, and analysis and review of existing contractual agreements.

2+ years' experience with business contractual terms, legal contract terms preferred.

Prefer experience working with large technology partners and VARs such as AT&T, CDW, Cisco, IBM, Insight, Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Verizon and VMWare.

Bachelor's Degree required, MBA or Juris Doctorate preferred.

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.