Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

Meritage Homes is looking for a highly motivated Purchasing Agent to join our Salt Lake City Division. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to take ownership of meaningful purchasing initiatives, drive measurable business results, and develop into broader purchasing and leadership responsibilities within a growing homebuilding organization.

In this role, you will partner closely with Construction, Sales, Finance, Design, and Land Development teams to influence key business decisions, improve operational performance, and help optimize the company's trade partner network, costs, and purchasing processes.

Own vendor and trade partner issues through resolution, identifying root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurring pricing, invoicing, and contract discrepancies.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing trade partners while identifying and cultivating new trade sources to strengthen capacity, improve performance, and increase competition.

Analyze costs, specifications, and purchasing opportunities to identify and drive measurable savings through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and value engineering initiatives.

Review house budgets, identify cost anomalies and margin risks, and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.

Collaborate across Construction, Sales, Finance, Design, and Land Development teams to ensure successful project execution and achievement of business objectives.

Identify purchasing and trade partner issues that may impact starts, cycle times, quality, production flow, or customer experience and recommend solutions.

Assist with month-end cost analysis and accrual processes to support accurate financial reporting.

Utilize data and reporting tools to evaluate purchasing performance, support decision-making, and uncover process improvement opportunities.

Lead special projects and present recommendations to division leadership, providing opportunities for future growth and advancement within Purchasing.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

Internship experience, construction industry exposure, supply chain projects, leadership experience, or demonstrated business accomplishments are highly valued.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and make recommendations.

Advanced Excel skills preferred and a willingness to learn JD Edwards, BuildPro, and other business reporting systems.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents is a plus.

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. 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. Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset

A competitive pay structure