Sr. Procurement Operations Manager

Senior Procurement Operations Manager We are Lennar 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. A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future 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 experi…

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