UFP Industries · 5 days ago
Business Analyst – Purchasing
UFP Industries is seeking a Purchasing Business Analyst to work with complex data sets and assist the Purchasing department in making informed business decisions. The role involves analyzing data to find trends and opportunities for improvement across various functions of the department.
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Responsibilities
Develop, monitor, and adjust business KPIs as needed across all functions of the business
Ability to work across multiple business functions and present findings in concise, unbiased way
Ability to track projects with milestones for completion, feeding relevant information to the appropriate stakeholders during the process
Work with other members of data team to help develop specific datasets and data science projects to meet the business unit’s needs
Utilize pricing analysis and strategies to forecast revenues, market shares and trends
Attend business unit meetings as needed to provide insight, feedback, and guidance to key members of the business unit
Proactively monitor industry trends within the industry as a whole
Analyze how larger macro-economic factors may or may not affect the business unit as a whole
Present key findings to end-users visually, verbally and in written formats
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field
Expert user of MS Excel
Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
Ability to successfully interact and communicate with all organizational levels and the public, including leading large-scale presentations to audiences with varying technical skills
Ability to learn new computer software applications quickly
Logical, process-oriented nature
Ability to communicate clearly via phone and email with customers and co-workers
Ability to identify and pursue opportunities for improvement in business processes
Must work out of one of the Company's locations or the Company's corporate office
Travel expectation is 15%
Self-managing; works well under little supervision
Highly motivated and enthusiastic
Good interpersonal skills and good communicator
Strong organization skills and detail oriented
Be a team player and support the Company's goals
Conducts in a professional manner
Ability to pass a drug test
Preferred
Experience and knowledge of the building materials industry
Experience with Microsoft Power BI
Experience with SQL
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Components including PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account with company contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Stock purchase program with employee discount
Educational reimbursement
Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
Company
UFP Industries
UFP Industries manufactures and sells variety of products used in residential and commercial construction such as wood decks and lumbers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-10
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2025-11-01
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