Summer Purchasing Intern: Learn Budgeting & Vendors

Meritage Homes

Scottsdale (AZ)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 23,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Meritage Homes is offering summer 2027 internship opportunities across our divisions in 12 states, including Arizona. The Purchasing internship will expose you to labor and materials procurement in a production environment, budget analysis, and vendor negotiations while aligning with the broader business strategy.

You will work with internal leaders, learn our core values, and participate in cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

Demonstrate integrity in a team environment.
Show curiosity and willingness to learn from cross-functional teams.
Demonstrate drive to deliver results.
Create an inclusive environment for peers and leaders.
Ask thoughtful questions and seek to understand processes.
Propose innovative ideas and approaches to problems.
Pursue excellence and never settle in deliverables.
Active enrollment in an accredited degree program.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal leaders to learn the homebuilding industry and Meritage business model.
Learn Meritage core values and how they guide decisions.
Translate classroom knowledge to practical internship work.
Participate in cross-functional projects across internships and leaders.
Present real-world recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategy.
Write a paper focusing on the internship experience or a related topic.