Purchasing Analyst

Job Description We know that BUILDING HOMES & COMMUNITIES BEGINS WITH BUILDING THE BEST TEAM! How would you like to be a part of team that has been providing the American Dream of homeownership to families for more than 60 years? PulteGroup is a FORTUNE 500 company and one of America s top residential builders. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we stand above the competition in our commitment to quality. Our Vision is to Build Consumer Inspired Homes & Communities to Make Lives Better and we believe that success starts with having the right people. At PulteGroup, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value the differences of each employee and understand that being consumer inspired means that we reflect the diversity of the consumers we serve. A position with PulteGroup offers a rich, fulfilling and rewarding career across multiple geographies and brands. If you are interested in being a part of our team, let s talk about your career with PulteGroup! JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for compiling and analyzing purchasing and supplier information to prepare cost and material estimates and contract pricing. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques Develop committed quantity and cost estimates for both new product development and non-standard options Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation Performs analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manages impact of commodity fluctuations Maintain all applicable databases (TCO, DMT, etc.) used in developing the cost and quantity estimates Complete necessary customer option estimates Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors Check and verify all completed estimates through field verifications and the prototype process, focusing on quantities Perform additional job functions deemed relevant and assigned by the division manager Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management SCOPE: Decision Impact: Division Department Responsibility: Single Budgetary Responsibility: No Direct Reports: No Indirect Reports: No REQUIRED EDUCATION: Minimum Bachelor s Degree or equivalent REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Related Functional Experience: Minimum 1 year A comprehensive knowledge of all technical and procedural activities related to home building constructions Follow company estimating documentation methods developed High level of Microsoft Excel proficiency Conduct total plan, detailed estimates on a plan using appropriate techniques Have a working knowledge of local building codes Ability to understand all house construction plans, specifications and geologic reports Purchasing and supply chain experience Ability to work in a cost transparent environment Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment