Purchasing Analyst

Higharc is a VC-backed startup changing how new homes are designed and built. Join a founding team who’ve shipped products for Autodesk, Electronic Arts, Nike, and Apple. We have raised over $175M with support from top-tier venture capital firms and 18+ strategic investors in construction, building products manufacturing, and distribution.

About the role

Higharc is seeking an accomplished Purchasing Analyst to serve as the primary contact for Builder purchasing teams and a right-hand to the VP of Purchasing as we build and scale this program from the ground up. You’ll develop the tools you need and establish processes to help the function scale rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the rebate, discount, and incentive process and payments with Builders and Suppliers for the Purchasing Program
• Work with Higharc Product and Procure teams to facilitate programming
• Collect and analyze Builder cost information and supplier program proposals (supporting Purchasing Sourcing events)
• Build process and templates to allow the function to scale rapidly
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for Builders on the Purchasing Program as it expands, assisting Builders with unlocking the value of the Program
• Handle communication with Builders and Suppliers related to rebates, discounts, and incentives after setup with the Purchasing Program

Requirements

• 5+ years of data management and financial analysis experience
• Construction industry experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to make thoughtful, analytical decisions
• Process-minded—you consider the current and future impact of what you implement
• Strong financial analysis, tech savvy, and project management skills

Nice to have

• Homebuilding experience

Work environment

Our company is entirely remote and has been since we were founded in 2018. We schedule regular team meet-ups in hubs across the U.S. and, depending on the role, prioritize hiring in those hubs. If your role requires frequent travel beyond pre-scheduled team meet-ups, we will communicate that early in the interview process.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with significant equity in a fast-growing, well-funded company
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible PTO and meaningful maternity/paternity leave for U.S.-based full-time employees
• Short- and long-term disability plans and a 401K
• Stipend to create an ideal home office and support for ongoing learning and development