Purchasing Coordinator

Responsibilities :

• Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing :
• Review plans, scopes-of-work, and specifications for accuracy.
• Manage all bid documents including plans, scopes of work, specifications, design packages, exterior colors in preparation for bidding.
• Review and ensure all bid documents are complete and accurate including managing delta revision and updates.
• Manage vendor master ensuring all vendor data is current and complete. (master in sales force and locally in excel)
• Track and manage vendor onboarding process for all division vendors and trades.
• Coordinate Bid process including creating the bid document packages, assist with questions pertaining to bid documents and ensure vendors return bids in a timely manner.
• Assist the VP of Purchasing with spreading bids via spreadsheets and bid analysis.
• Responsible for contract pricing entry into E1 and requesting and tracking budget tickets.
• Research and resolve vendor disputes, including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies.
• Assist in base house cost, design packages and option cost and price analysis with an emphasis in new communities.
• Archive bid documents into the Meritage central archive system.
• Run monthly reporting requirements including monthly close outs, gross margin backlog and base house cost reports.
• Assist the Operations team with managing the Production Matrix on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate production starts.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a purchasing / administrative role.
• Degree strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office products with excellence in Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience with Salesforce and E1 / JD Edwards software a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents.
• Experience with large project bidding and bid events a plus.
• Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment.

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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