NATIONAL PURCHASING ANALYST

Company: Dream Finders Homes LLC
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The primary role of the National Purchasing Analyst is to be responsible for watching market trends and determine when and what to buy when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies. This position will report directly to the National Vice President of Purchasing and some travel will be required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Must have broad understanding of home building, estimating, purchasing contracts, product implementation, ERP systems, and data analytics.Skilled user in MS Excel, New Star, BuildPro/SupplyPro a plus.Assist with billing and collections for incentives, rebates, and model homes. Analyze pricing and bids for vertical construction costs. Implement cost saving initiatives.Complete analysis of national manufacturer proposals. Load and review vertical cost data.Create and analyze option and pricing strategy.Assist with product implementation.Audit costs and options.Complete estimates for various trade categories.Identify new manufacturers/suppliers/distributors/subcontractors. Collaborate with divisional teams to implement new product, design, and lower costs.Assist with RFP process for national manufacturers. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management or another related field. Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbalComfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partnersStrong attention to detailStrong organizational skills and time management skillsMust have a broad understanding of home building, estimation, purchasing contracts, product implementation, ERP systems and data analytics. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationshipsProficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, word, New Star, BuildPro/SupplyPro a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is representative of an office/field settingThe noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderateReasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies. In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.Equal Opportunity Employer PI160803392

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