Purchasing Analyst

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

The Construction Purchasing Analyst is responsible for supporting the procurement and sourcing of materials, equipment, and services necessary for construction projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of resources, maintaining supplier relationships, and contributing to the overall success of construction projects.

Targeted Performance Outcomes

• Material
• Work with material suppliers to generate best possible pricing for LHR. Take into consideration rebates as well.
• Labor
• Consistently strengthen LHR’s depth chart for sub-contractors. Look to build relationships across the country.
• Work to ensure all labor contracts are written on LHR contract form and include required insurance coverages to protect LHR.
• Review sub-contractor COI’s to ensure they comply with LHR requirements.
• Budget Management
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to develop procurement budgets.
• Support purchasing activities with the goal of ensuring we are within budgetary constraints and report any variances.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the procurement function.
• Implement best practices and innovative approaches to streamline procurement processes.

Requirements

Candidate Qualifications:

• Ability to build relationships with sub-contractors, suppliers and co-workers.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Background in construction, with focus on purchasing and/or field experience.
• Ability to learn and embrace requisite construction related software.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to and thrive in changing work environments.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage workload.
• Travel may be required from time to time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Practicing knowledge and understanding of organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Works with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Requires 3+ years of experience in the construction industry, preferably directly in Purchasing or field experience.
• Must be advocate of continual learning and development.

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.