Purchasing Agent - Meritage Homes Corporation
Houston, TX 77042
About the Job
Meritage Homes is looking for a Purchasing Agent to support our Houston 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 BuildPro 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
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 believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes 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
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