Dallas Purchasing Internship: Learn, Lead, Build Homes

Meritage Homes Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong benefits

Flexible work-life integration

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Meritage Homes Corporation seeks a Purchasing Intern for the summer 2027 internship in the Dallas Fort Worth area. The program runs full-time, in-person, and offers exposure to budgeting, cost reviews, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional projects. Interns will present recommendations to senior leadership and complete a reflective paper.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant majors and demonstrate integrity, teamwork, and a drive to innovate. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a regionally accredited degree program relevant to the business.
• Willingness to learn the homebuilding industry and Meritage business model.
• Ability to collaborate on cross-functional projects and present insights.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal leaders to learn the homebuilding industry and Meritage business model.
• Learn Meritage core values and how they guide decisions and actions.
• Translate classroom concepts into practical internship applications.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with interns and leaders.
• Present real-world recommendations to senior leaders to help shape strategy.
• Write a reflective paper on the internship experience or topics assigned.

Skills

Integrity

Positive intent

Teamwork

Questioning attitude

Innovation mindset

Excellence pursuit

Enrolled in degree program

Education

Business Administration

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Finance

Real Estate

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Project Management

Job description

Meritage Homes Corporation seeks a Purchasing Intern for the summer 2027 internship in the Dallas Fort Worth area. The program runs full-time, in-person, and offers exposure to budgeting, cost reviews, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional projects. Interns will present recommendations to senior leadership and complete a reflective paper.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant majors and demonstrate integrity, teamwork, and a drive to innovate. Visa sponsorship is not provided.