What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Analyst position at DRB Homes?
Position Overview:
The Corporate Purchasing Analyst supports national procurement initiatives by developing analytical tools, managing rebate submission processes, and aiding system optimization. Familiarity with Rebate submission software and Construction ERP is a plus. Proficiency in advanced Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 tools is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Rebate & Data Management
· Manage and implement quarterly Rebate submittals through direct collaboration with Division Purchasing teams.
· Collaborate with sourcing managers to design rebate programs aligned with RFPs and vendor negotiations.
· Perform rebate tracking, analysis, and submission, ensuring timely and accurate data.
Analytical Reporting & Tools
· Develop and maintain advanced Excel models using Power Query, Power Pivot, Pivot Tables, and complex formulas.
· Utilize SQL select statements to query data and support custom reporting.
· Design and publish dashboards to monitor rebate performance, vendor compliance, and purchasing KPIs.
· Create and analyze spending and rebate performance reports.
· Drive ad hoc analysis of product penetration across the enterprise.
· Assist in the creation and implementation of process or system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
· Partner with IT and operations teams to define business solutions through data.
*Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
· 2 years of experience in construction, purchasing, rebate analysis, or supply chain data management.
· Expertise in Microsoft Products, including Office 365 and Excel, including Power Query, Power Pivot, Pivot Tables, and advanced formulas is preferred.
· Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Bi, Power Automate, and Power Apps are desirable.
· Working knowledge of SQL (Select statements) and relational data querying is a plus.
· Familiarity with RebatePros is highly preferred.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.