Purchasing Manager

Meritage Homes - Franklin, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Franklin, TN

10,001+ employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Meritage Homes is responsible for leading the Purchasing department, ensuring that all purchasing actions align with divisional goals and business plans. This role involves directing purchasing agents, managing trade partner relationships, overseeing the bidding process, and ensuring compliance with company policies and audit requirements. The Purchasing Manager plays a crucial role in driving cost-effective purchasing strategies and supporting the overall business objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining the direction of the Purchasing department and ensure alignment with divisional goals.
• Direct all purchasing agents within the team and ensure compliance with their duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure all purchasing actions meet company policies and are audit-ready.
• Align trade partner requirements with divisional business plans and communicate business needs effectively.
• Incorporate field time to understand trade performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage trade partner performance in collaboration with construction and customer care teams.
• Resolve contract issues with trade partners and ensure effective bidding processes for new communities.
• Oversee the contracting process to ensure vendor compliance with company mandates.
• Drive value-engineering efforts to ensure cost-effective product offerings.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction purchasing and estimating experience in the homebuilding industry required.
• Management experience leading people highly preferred.
• Experience with JD-Edwards, E1 or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Good problem/conflict resolution skills with the ability to influence others.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with construction project management software.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient building practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Opportunity for career advancement in a growing organization