Purchasing & Cost Analyst

Purchasing & Cost Analyst Summit Homes Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time From $55,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off 401(k) 4% Match Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel ERP systems Bachelor's degree Attention to detail

Purchasing Full Job Description What You'll Do:

We are looking for a Purchasing & Cost Analyst to join our Purchasing & Production team. This role sits at the intersection of purchasing operations and financial analysis

• you will own the transactional accuracy of our vendor costs today and grow into the analytical voice that tells us what those costs mean for the business over time.

As our systems mature, the balance of this role shifts progressively toward analysis and away from transaction processing. If you are someone who sees the story behind the numbers and isn't satisfied just entering them, this role was built for you. You will report to our Purchasing Manager and work closely with both the Purchasing and Production teams, as well as our Business Analyst. Purchasing Operations & Transactional Accuracy

• Maintain and update vendor pricing in Kova ERP, ensuring pricing is accurate and current across all active trades
• Enter and approve purchase order adjustment variances, questioning discrepancies and escalating anomalies rather than processing them passively
• Serve as the pre-AP checkpoint, reviewing vendor accounts for accuracy and ensuring all billing is legitimate and properly documented before payments are processed
• Review and approve warranty payment requests, verifying legitimacy of charges against scope and contract terms
• Maintain accurate records of all vendor activity, expenditures, and account history Financial & Job Cost Analysis
• Own job cost analysis at project close, comparing final costs against budget, identifying where variances occurred, and documenting the reasons behind them
• Analyze vendor cost trends across the portfolio: which trades are consistently over or under budget, where pricing agreements are holding, and where renegotiation conversations are warranted
• Identify patterns in PO adjustments and warranty claims, surfacing systemic issues rather than treating each transaction in isolation
• Manipulate and analyze data in Excel to answer financial questions about vendor performance and cost behavior
• Provide data-driven insight and reporting to the Purchasing Manager and Director of Purchasing & Production to inform purchasing strategy and vendor decisions
• Collaborate with the Business Analyst to ensure operational and financial variance analysis are aligned and telling a complete story to leadership

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Project Management, or related fields preferred
• equivalent experience considered
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, purchasing operations, or a related role
• Strong analytical mindset
• you are not satisfied just processing data, you want to understand what it means and share what you find
• Advanced Excel skills
• comfortable manipulating large datasets and presenting financial trends clearly
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and excellent communication skills
• transactional work in this role directly affect job cost integrity across every home we build
• Experience in construction, engineering, or manufacturing industries is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with procurement and purchasing processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems integrated with purchasing modules.

What You'll Love About Us:

• Great Company Culture. Volunteer days and matching charitable contributions up to $1,000.
• Flexible Schedule. Great work/life balance with flexible hours and work-from-home options.
• Rest and Relaxation. Self-managed PTO and 9 paid holidays, including your birthday.
• Great Benefits. Medical with FSA options, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Preparation for the Future.

401(k) plan with 4% company match.

Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person