National Purchasing Analyst

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a National Purchasing Analyst. The right candidate is responsible for data that will assist in purchasing decision making. The focus for the National Purchasing Analyst will be to control and lower our construction costs and increase company profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support National Purchasing by organizing, analyzing and identifying data relative to the purchasing function of the company

• Research internal data to implement cost savings opportunities

• Evaluate and participate in selection of supplier’s proposals, costs as well as purchasing performance based on service and availability

• Research external data such as a commodity and other pricing for building related materials and services to forecast future impact

• Collect, organize and present cost and bid comparisons

• Research, analyze and present new product opportunities

• Develop purchasing reports, standard and ad hoc for purchasing managers

• Evaluate procurement processes, identify wastefulness of resources and make corrections

• Liaise with purchasing managers and division purchasing personnel to provide confidential pricing and product information

• Analyze all product lines to reduce costs and risks. Devise and implement programs for cost savings

• Apply all trends and market conditions to maintain efficient flow of information and materials

• Evaluate and recommend suppliers based on price, quality, availability, reliability and technical support

• Study market conditions and the competitive environment to identify key cost drivers and develop strategy for purchasing materials

• Promote and maintain professional relationships with suppliers

• Update and maintain supplier database and contract information

• Establish and seek current knowledge of building industry

• Attend conferences, trade shows and participate in on-site tours of factories and plants

• Research trade journals, publications and journals

• Additional duties as assigned by the VP, Director of National Accounts

• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

• Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university

• Strong analytical and statistical skills

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

• Proficiency with MS Office and email

• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years homebuilding experience a plus

• Experience in contract negotiation, purchasing and data analysis is preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(K)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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