Purchasing Agent

Meritage Homes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay structure

Strong benefits

Work-life integration flexibility

State of the art technology

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join their dynamic team in Austin. This role is pivotal in supporting the company's operations, focusing on vendor relations, bid events, and cost analysis. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With a commitment to building energy-efficient homes, this company offers a collaborative atmosphere where innovative ideas are encouraged. Join a recognized leader in homebuilding and take your career to new heights while contributing to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchasing or Construction, especially residential homebuilding.
• Exceptional computer skills, especially in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Resolve vendor disputes and coordinate pricing adjustments.
• Build relationships with trade partners and communicate product changes.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Independently

Proactive Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

JD Edwards

Enterprise One

BuildPro

Job description

Responsibilities

This is NOT a remote position, and applicants will need to be local to Austin, TX. While there may be some remote flexibility in the future, it is not a guarantee.

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

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

Qualifications

1. Experience in Purchasing or the Construction Industry, preferably in residential homebuilding.
2. 4-year degree or similar experience.
3. Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word; JD Edwards, Enterprise One, and BuildPro experience a plus.
4. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents a plus.
5. A go-getter attitude.
6. Enjoy a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
7. Great attention to detail.
8. Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
9. Proactive in addressing questions and concerns in a professional manner.
10. Can work independently as well as with a team.
11. 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. As a top 5 public homebuilder with over 180,000 homes delivered in its 38-year history, 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:

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