Strategic Purchasing Agent for Construction & Homebuilding

Meritage Homes; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay structure

Strong benefits

Flexible work-life integration

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Meritage Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our Salt Lake City Division. You will own vendor and trade partner relationships and drive strategic sourcing initiatives that improve cost efficiency and project outcomes.

You will collaborate across Construction, Finance, Design, and Land Development to optimize purchasing processes, evaluate proposals, and lead cost-saving opportunities while ensuring timely starts and high-quality builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Supply Chain, Construction, Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience; internship or construction exposure valued.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Own vendor and trade partner issues through resolution and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing trade partners and cultivate new sources.
• Lead bid events, evaluate proposals based on total value, negotiate terms, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Analyze costs, specifications, and opportunities to drive measurable savings through strategic sourcing and value engineering.
• Review budgets to identify cost anomalies and margin risks and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

JD Edwards

BuildPro

Job description

Meritage Homes is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our Salt Lake City Division. You will own vendor and trade partner relationships and drive strategic sourcing initiatives that improve cost efficiency and project outcomes.

You will collaborate across Construction, Finance, Design, and Land Development to optimize purchasing processes, evaluate proposals, and lead cost-saving opportunities while ensuring timely starts and high-quality builds.