Purchasing Analyst: Vendor & Cost Optimization

Clayton Homes; Cincinnati, Dayton (OH, OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Advancement opportunities

Leadership team events and volunteer</

4 weeks paid time off

Health and life insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Company discounts

Leadership Academy – training programs

Job summary

Arbor Homes is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to join our Cincinnati/Dayton team. You will support procurement initiatives for Purchasing and Production, handling vendor contracts, pricing records, and compliance to drive efficient operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, analytical thinking, and cross-functional support within a growing home-building company. Excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Construction, CS or relevant field required or preferred.
• Residential construction experience preferred.
• Strong computer and analytical skills required.
• Experience with Sapphire and MS Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade partner contracts and vendor setup packages.
• Maintain vendor pricing records and facilitate approved modifications.
• Ensure contract compliance (scope, insurance, training).
• Support daily division operations and category management.
• Assist in quantity takeoff validation and consolidated summaries.
• Review production release data for inconsistencies or anomalies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Process management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Construction, Computer Science, or relevant field

Tools

Sapphire

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Teams

Job description

Arbor Homes is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to join our Cincinnati/Dayton team. You will support procurement initiatives for Purchasing and Production, handling vendor contracts, pricing records, and compliance to drive efficient operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, analytical thinking, and cross-functional support within a growing home-building company. Excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth are provided.