Purchasing Analyst

Company Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Analyst supports the procurement function by owning purchasing analytics, reporting, and systems support across construction operations. This role reports directly to the Director of Purchasing and serves as a key resource for procurement and operations leadership by providing accurate, timely data related to purchasing activity, vendor performance, pricing trends, and rebate programs.

In addition to reporting, the Purchasing Analyst is expected to identify trends, flag risks or inconsistencies, and recommend opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and vendor optimization. This position plays a central role in BuildOps reporting, rebate tracking, and preparation of data and materials for vendor meetings and internal reviews, working closely with Purchasing, Estimating, Project Management, Accounting, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze purchasing activity, material pricing, and vendor performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance procurement dashboards and recurring reports for procurement and operations leadership.
• Track cost variances between estimate, buyout, and final project costs, highlighting drivers and exceptions.
• Monitor market pricing trends for key construction materials (steel, copper, PVC, etc.) and communicate relevant impacts.
• Support forecasting of material cost changes, supply chain constraints, and potential project risk exposure.

Procurement & Systems Support

• Serve as a primary BuildOps reporting and data support resource for the procurement team.
• Assist with review and analysis of vendor quotes to support pricing comparisons and sourcing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, documentation, and reporting inputs within procurement systems.
• Support vendor onboarding and data validation to ensure system accuracy and reporting consistency.

Vendor Support & Rebate Tracking

• Track vendor delivery performance, pricing compliance, and service metrics.
• Maintain vendor performance scorecards and support preparation of materials for vendor and B2B review meetings.
• Own rebate tracking, validation, and reporting in coordination with vendors and accounting.
• Identify pricing discrepancies, rebate shortfalls, or compliance issues and escalate findings with recommended actions.

Project & Financial Support

• Partner with Purchasing Managers, Project Managers, and Estimators to support buyout analysis and decision-making.
• Assist in evaluating value engineering and substitution opportunities through data-driven analysis.
• Track committed costs versus budgets and proactively flag variances or emerging risks.
• Support material-related change order analysis and procurement-related financial reviews.

Process Improvement

• Identify procurement reporting gaps, data inconsistencies, and process inefficiencies, recommending improvements.
• Support ERP and procurement system enhancements focused on data quality, reporting accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
• Assist with implementation and ongoing support of strategic sourcing and vendor standardization initiatives.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Procurement and operations leadership have clear, reliable visibility into purchasing activity, vendor performance, and cost trends.
• BuildOps and procurement reporting is accurate, consistent, and easy for teams to rely on.
• Rebate programs are tracked, validated, and reported with minimal leakage or surprises.
• Vendor meetings and B2B reviews are supported with well-prepared data, insights, and clear talking points.
• Risks, pricing issues, and anomalies are proactively identified, communicated, and paired with thoughtful recommendations.
• Purchasing Managers and project teams are better informed and able to make stronger buyout and sourcing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred; relevant experience will be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or construction-related data analysis.
• Experience analyzing purchasing, financial, or cost data in a construction or project-based environment.
• Working knowledge of construction materials, equipment, subcontract procurement, and related documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret construction estimates, budgets, and cost reports.
• Experience with supplier performance metrics, cost modeling, or rebate tracking preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems (BuildOps experience a plus).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Work Environment

• Office-based role with regular collaboration across procurement, operations, and project teams.
• May require occasional travel to project locations or supplier facilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.