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HOMEX Services Group
Purchasing Analyst
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$68,051 / year median in Rhode Island
-6% projected decline
Job Description
You know purchasing is about more than processing orders. It's about finding opportunities in the numbers and turning them into smarter business decisions. You want your analysis to matter. You want to spot unnecessary spending, strengthen supplier relationships, improve purchasing processes, and have your recommendations heard by leadership. If you're analytical, organized, detail-oriented, and commercially minded, this Purchasing Analyst opportunity could be the right next step for you. Who We Are We're looking for a talented Purchasing Analyst to join our supply chain team and help us take a high-level view of our purchasing activity, supplier relationships, and procurement processes. You'll work under the general direction of the Director of Purchasing and take on work that requires considerable judgment, initiative, organization, and attention to detail. This is an opportunity to use your purchasing and analytical experience to identify strengths, uncover opportunities for improvement, and help the organization make more informed purchasing decisions. What You'll Be Doing Your work will combine detailed purchasing analysis with supplier management and strategic recommendations. You'll review purchasing patterns and analyze spending across multiple platforms, helping maintain centralized purchasing standards while identifying opportunities to control costs and improve purchasing performance. You'll be responsible for: Reviewing purchasing patterns and analyzing spending across multiple platforms Generating high-level financial reports to identify cost-saving opportunities Sourcing new suppliers and researching alternatives in the market Maintaining positive vendor relationships and tracking supplier performance Negotiating favorable pricing, delivery terms, and service-level agreements Ensuring purchasing activities remain compliant with company policies Working closely with inventory controllers to monitor inventory and help prevent shortages Helping streamline procure-to-pay workflows Maintaining accurate purchasing records within ERP systems Presenting reports to leadership outlining current practices and recommended improvements Supporting RFP processes for new products and seasonal items Meeting with sales personnel to support rebate programs, growth programs, and commercial terms This isn't just about reporting numbers. You'll be expected to understand what the numbers mean, identify opportunities, and clearly communicate recommendations that can improve purchasing performance. The Hiring Process We have a rigorous process for hiring, but we move FAST for the right person.