Assistant Purchaser

Haddad Plumbing; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Career Growth and Advancement

Job summary

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks an Assistant Purchaser to support the Purchasing Manager in sourcing and purchasing materials and equipment.

You will assist with purchase orders, cost verification, inventory tracking, and vendor coordination to ensure on-time delivery at competitive prices. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within purchasing while collaborating with internal teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of purchasing experience, preferably in plumbing/HVAC.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Word.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accurately verify incoming and outgoing Purchase Orders and Packing Slips.
• Track and update inventory with accurate records in inventory systems.
• Create purchase orders and monitor their status.
• Verify costs of purchase orders according to project estimates.
• Present reports on inventory levels, discrepancies, and related data.
• Negotiate costs, delivery schedules and terms with vendors.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Participate in project meetings to understand delivery schedules.
• Assist with various purchasing tasks as requested by the Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Follow-up skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is seeking an Assistant Purchaser to join our team at our headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. The Assistant Purchaser will support the Purchasing Manager in sourcing and purchasing materials and equipment required. This role is responsible for assisting with purchase order creation, cost verification, inventory tracking, and vendor coordination to ensure materials are obtained at competitive pricing and delivered on schedule. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within the purchasing function while collaborating closely with internal teams and vendors. The Assistant Purchaser reports to the Purchasing and plays a key role in maintaining purchasing accuracy, material availability, and overall project efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately verify incoming and outgoing Purchase Orders and Packing Slips
• Track and update inventory, ensuring accurate records in Inventory Programs
• Create purchase orders, track and monitor their status
• Issue and Verify all Costs of Purchase Orders According to Project Estimates
• Create and presentreport on inventory levels, discrepancies, and other relevant data to Purchasing Manager
• Procure Material and Equipment by Negotiating Cost, Delivery Schedule and Terms with Vendors
• Follow up with Vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Participate in Project Meetings to Understand Delivery Schedules
• Monitor Purchasing Clerk to Ensure work is being Completed Accurately and On Time
• Meet Daily with Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Clerk to review delivery schedules, open Purchase Orders and other Items Pending
• Assist with various Purchasing Tasks as requested by Purchasing Manager

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 Year of experience in purchasing, preferably in the Plumbing and HVAC related industry
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in excel and MS word
• Attention to detail

Compensation:

$55,000 – $65,000Annually

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a Full Time Position. Days and Hours of Work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Saturdays 7:00 am – 3:00 pm as Needed.