Purchasing Agent

Job description

Responsibilities

Meritage Homes is looking for a Purchasing Agent to support our Huntsville 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

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Qualifications

A minimum of 3 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

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 fourth year in a row. Meritage has delivered over 210,000 homes in its 41-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

Who can apply

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