Responsibilities

Meritage Homes is looking for a Purchasing Agent to support our Southern California Division. This person will:

• Research and resolve Vendor disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies and coordinate pricing adjustments when necessary
• Build and maintain effective relationships with trade partners to better meet bidding and production requirements
• Work collaboratively with other departments, including land development, construction, marketing, finance, and design, to ensure all internals goals and deadlines are met
• Communicate product changes to Sales, Construction, and Subcontractors
• Initiate bid events with subcontractors, perform bid analysis, and create and compile contract confirmations as well as all backup as necessary for audit compliance
• Assist in base cost and option price analysis
• Assist in reviewing house budgets to verify accurate base house and margin costs
• Assist in end-of-month cost-off process to get accruals for current month closings

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Purchasing or the Construction Industry, preferably in residential homebuilding
• 4-year degree or similar experience
• Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word; JD Edwards, Enterprise One, and Build Pro experience a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents a plus
• A go-getter attitude
• Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment
• Great attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Proactive in addressing questions and concerns in a professional manner
• Can work independently as well as with a team
• Highly organized

Overview

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.

Built.Better.®.  Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

Meritage Homes is looking for a Purchasing Agent to support our Southern California Division. This person will:

• Research and resolve Vendor disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies and coordinate pricing adjustments when necessary
• Build and maintain effective relationships with trade partners to better meet bidding and production requirements
• Work collaboratively with other departments, including land development, construction, marketing, finance, and design, to ensure all internals goals and deadlines are met
• Communicate product changes to Sales, Construction, and Subcontractors
• Initiate bid events with subcontractors, perform bid analysis, and create and compile contract confirmations as well as all backup as necessary for audit compliance
• Assist in base cost and option price analysis
• Assist in reviewing house budgets to verify accurate base house and margin costs
• Assist in end-of-month cost-off process to get accruals for current month closings
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Purchasing or the Construction Industry, preferably in residential homebuilding
• 4-year degree or similar experience
• Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word; JD Edwards, Enterprise One, and Build Pro experience a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents a plus
• A go-getter attitude
• Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment
• Great attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Proactive in addressing questions and concerns in a professional manner
• Can work independently as well as with a team
• Highly organized