Strategic Purchasing Agent: Construction Bids & Budgets

Meritage Homes; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritage Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support the South Florida Division. The role focuses on vendor dispute resolution, bid events, cost analysis, and collaboration across land development, construction, marketing, finance and design.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in purchasing or construction, a 4-year degree, strong Excel/Word skills, and excellent negotiation and organizational abilities. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented position with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of purchasing or construction industry experience, preferably residential homebuilding.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong computing skills with Excel and Word; experience with JD Edwards, EnterpriseOne, BuildPro is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and blueprints.
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve vendor disputes including product or pricing issues and invoice/contract discrepancies.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners to meet bidding and production requirements.
• Collaborate with land development, construction, marketing, finance, and design to meet internal goals and deadlines.
• Communicate product changes to Sales, Construction, and Subcontractors.
• Initiate bid events with subcontractors, analyze bids, and prepare contract confirmations and backup for audits.
• Assist in base cost and option price analysis.
• Review house budgets to verify base and margin costs.
• Assist in end-of-month cost-off process to capture accruals for closings.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Independent & team player

Proactive communication

Highly organized

Fast-paced environment

Go-getter attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

JD Edwards

Enterprise One

BuildPro

Job description

Meritage Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support the South Florida Division. The role focuses on vendor dispute resolution, bid events, cost analysis, and collaboration across land development, construction, marketing, finance and design.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in purchasing or construction, a 4-year degree, strong Excel/Word skills, and excellent negotiation and organizational abilities. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented position with growth potential.