About The Role: Arbor Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to join our Divisional Asset Team located in Cincinnati and Dayton, OH. This position will assist the procurement initiatives of our Divisional Purchasing and Production Teams. We are seeking collaborative & analytical professionals who thrive on opportunities to assist and facilitate business solutions and metrics. This position will be based out of the West Chester, OH office. Why Arbor? Are you looking for a dynamic career in a lively workplace committed to customer service? We look for team members with enthusiasm and skill to help provide even better experiences and higher-quality homes for our buyers. When it comes to what sets Arbor apart among new home builders, the first answer is our culture. Rather than chasing profits and cutting corners, our team puts quality and customers first. If you are creative and committed to helping people, you will love working with us! What’s In It for You? Base salary bonus opportunities Advancement opportunities Exposure to executive leadership Opportunity to work with the largest new home builders in Indianapolis. Team outings and company-sponsored volunteer events 4 weeks of Paid Time Off! Access to health and life insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, company discounts, etc. What Will You Bring? Strong computer and analytical skills Excellent process management and organization skills Open communication and collaboration skills Bachelors Degree required Experience in Residential Construction preferred. Experience with Kova or other ERP system, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Smartsheet, Teams) and other related applications preferred. Must be located in the Cincinnati/Dayton area What Will You Be Doing? Trade Partner contract management (vendor setup package compliance) Setup Docusign requests. Review and check for Accuracy. Follow up on requests. Maintain vendor pricing records and facilitate approved modifications. Update Bid Item pricing per Managers request Contractual compliance and continuance (scope of work, insurance, training) Become familiar with Scopes of Work, and occasionally do field audits/Training to ensure conformance. Support daily division operations and category management (request for information and change management) Assist in quantity takeoff validation and consolidated summary documents. As needed to audit Data Builds Review production release data for inconsistencies or anomalies Check for correct Vendors. Check for misaligned pricing -i.e. $0 or large number not in line with normal. Quantities reviewed for correctness. Cross train with other Nationalized Asset Teams to backfill workflow needs. Apple to Apple comparisons on an as directed basis. Vendor to Vendor Method to Method Variance Purchase Order reduction and elimination Determine Trends of excess spending. Offer possible solutions. Add items to POs as needed. Provide Trade Partners and Suppliers with system and process training as needed. Assist them with How to See Schedule How to See PO / VPO How to See what has been / will be paid From time-to-time research cost reduction opportunities as directed by Director of Purchasing and Procurement Alternate Material research Alternate Vendor research Consolidation opportunities Support the Purchasing and Procurement Manager with Default Vendors and vendor reassignment. Make sure the correct vendors are assigned to the correct Communities. This position will require ongoing field audits, training, and review. Time to time help permitting functions i.e. run documents to municipalities. This is subject to change based on needs or if special circumstances should arrive. Arbor Homes is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Arbor Homes participates in E-Verify Business Unit - Arbor Homes At Arbor Homes our mission is to build great neighborhoods and homes for people to celebrate life. What does that mean exactly? We believe everyone deserves a beautiful home to call their own and that’s what we’re building every day. Owning a home is a key part to our country’s success and wealth accumulation typically comes from the appreciation of your home. Opportunity - Provide Opportunity for our employees and develop talent Family - Dedicated to remaining a big little company and drive for an engaged team Customers - Provide a high-quality product, on time, at an exceptional value Ethics - Operate our business with absolute integrity, instilling trust in every part of the company Processes - Committed to be an operationally excellent organization, resilient and results driven Prospect Introduce Yourself