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Meritage Homes

Purchasing Coordinator

Austin, TX

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator in our Austin Division to focus on the following:

  • Be responsible for high volumes of data entry.
  • Be responsible for reviewing budgets on a lot by lot basis.
  • Research and resolve vendor disputes, including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies.
  • Manage all contract documents including the preparation of plans and documentation for bid process; verify accuracy and completeness of all documents.
  • Coordinate Bid process for new subdivisions including developing bid packages with plans, scopes-of-work and standard and optional features; receive, review, and approve price quotes/bids.
  • Generate spreadsheets from complete and accurate bids that reflect each trades respective scopes-of-work.
  • Assist in base cost and option price analysis. (More emphasis in new communities).
  • Review plans, scopes-of-work, and specifications for accuracy.
  • Research and provide analysis and thorough back-up information as to why increase is necessary and must be applied.
  • Archive Project and Lot files and other important documentation in Meritage's central archive system.

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Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in an administrative role.
  • BA or BS strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Office products especially Excel.
  • Experience with Build-Pro, Salesforce, and JD Edwards software a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret blue prints and other construction documents.
  • Experience with large project bidding and bid events a plus.
  • Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment.
  • Service a professional point of contact for other Meritage employees, divisional and departmental personnel and vendors.

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 believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes 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:

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

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: Meritage-11055
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement