National Purchasing – Meritage Homes
Jeff Lear
Jeff Lear is the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and National Purchasing at Meritage Homes. In this role, he oversees the entire purchasing strategy, from new community development to the final stages of the homebuilding process. Jeff is responsible for driving the company’s purchasing goals and objectives through strategic planning, change management, and organizational leadership.
As a strategic leader, Jeff drives the successful execution of national contracts, both exclusive and non-exclusive, overseeing all aspects from bidding and negotiation to vendor performance and ongoing monitoring.
With over 25 years of experience in residential homebuilding, Jeff has held key leadership positions at industry-leading companies. Prior to joining Meritage Homes, he served as Vice President of Construction and Vice President of Purchasing at Taylor Morrison. He also held various purchasing-related roles at PulteGroup, including leading a 175-closing business unit.
Jeff is committed to building strong, long-term relationships with trade partners based on transparency, dynamic communication, and a shared “work hard, play hard” mentality. He seeks business partners who are dedicated to excellence and aligned with Meritage Homes’ strategic vision.