Buyer

The PAR Group; Village of Lynbrook (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The PAR Group seeks a procurement professional in New York to manage purchasing activities for fixture packages. You will issue quote requests, assess bids, and negotiate buy pricing with multiple vendors.

The role includes placing orders, handling change orders, and coordinating with other departments to ensure on-time delivery and accurate material counts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Highschool Diploma.
• Experience in inside sales and plumbing distribution is highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, pivot tables), Outlook and internet.

Responsibilities

• Send quote requests from multiple vendors to price each job.
• Analyze bid leveling and negotiate with vendors for buy pricing.
• Place purchase orders with vendors and handle change orders.
• Coordinate with other departments to execute change orders and source materials.

Skills

Inside sales

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Numerical literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Send out quote requests from multiple vendors to price each job for fixture package purchases.
• Analyze bid leveling and negotiate with vendors to reach buy pricing.
• Place purchase orders with vendors; buy change orders.
• Coordinating with other departments to execute change orders; sourcing materials as needed.
• Maintain information and communication in system databases for purchasing.
• Specify and obtain submittals for alternate items when needed.
• Search out new vendors to expand our logistics and supply chain options.
• Meet with vendors to maintain relationships and obtain desirable terms and arrangements.
• Coordinate material in the field; trouble shooting deliveries, address any and all QA issues and material count discrepancies.
• Set up delivery of material as requested; maintain daily delivery schedule

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Highschool Diploma
• Experience in inside sales and plumbing distribution is highly desired
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be a self-starter, pay attention to detail, and utilize effective organizational skills including the ability to multitask and complete tasks quickly and efficiently
• Intermediate in Microsoft Excel (i.e. sorting, filtering, pivot tables etc.), Microsoft Outlook, and the internet
• Must be able to display effective problem solving techniques and have the ability to remain calm in a high-volume and demanding environment
• Mathematically literate ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute various rates, ratios, and percentages
• Relevant construction/mechanical and/or trade experience is desired but not required

ABOUT US

The PAR Group, a fourth-generation, privately owned and operated company since 1928, is New York's preeminent provider of plumbing, heating & air conditioning, fire protection and green solution services. The company is dedicated to preserving and building its distinguished reputation for professionalism and reliability. Over the years the company has played a vital role in New York City's construction industry.