Purchasing Agent

Meritage Homes Corporation • Irvine, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Meritage Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support its Southern California Division. Meritage Homes is dedicated to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. With a 40-year history and over 200,000 homes delivered, the company is known for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage has been certified as a Great Place To Work for two consecutive years and is recognized on Fortune’s Best Workplaces listings for Construction, Women, and Parents. The company is looking for self-starters who are eager to contribute new and innovative ideas to help the organization grow.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• JD Edwards, Enterprise One, and BuildPro experience a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees