National Purchasing Optimization Analyst

Taylor Morrison
life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Scottsdale
4900 North Scottsdale Road (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
Job Description Summary As a National Purchasing Optimization Analyst working for Taylor Morrison you will work on cutting edge industry problems and be responsible for the success of our divisions. You will wear multiple hats including, but not limited to: marketing strategy, campaign optimization, product development, business intelligence, data management, and advanced analytics. Job Details We trust that as a National Purchasing Optimization Analyst you will: (responsibilities) Develop and publish cost comparison reports Perform analytics related to house cost benchmarking and opportunity assessments Compare SKU level cost information across divisions Track and report house cost and rebate fluctuations Create and maintain specifications and options matrix Option take rate and margin analysis Opportunity identification and development of a gross margin improvement plan Provide analysis assistance to procurement projects Assists in the development of communication and reporting tools for various business optimization efforts across the organization You are willing to perform other duties as assigned What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes) Accountability Independent Integrity/Trust Priority Setting Responsiveness Time Management About you: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other business related field 2+ years of data or cost analysis, or related experience Familiarity or prior experience with production homebuilder 2+ years of procurement experience preferred Experience with various BI software preferred (Tableau, Microstrategy, Power BI, etc.) Strong Excel skills required, including, but not limited to macros, vlookups, pivot tables, nesting, and conditional formatting Research and data management skills; demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, interpret and summarize data Self-directed with ability to multi-task and adapt to a fast moving work environment Ability to communicate by presenting findings and translating data into an understandable document Ability to think critically by looking at numbers/trends and come to conclusions FLSA Status: Exempt Will have responsibilities such as: Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. Essential Functions: Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable Comply with company policies and procedure Physical Demands: Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement. Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job. #LI-KB1 Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison* We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include: Competitive Compensation Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions Flexible Spending Accounts Disability Programs Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Vacation & Company Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program Home Mortgage Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP)