Junior Purchaser — Materials & Vendor Coordination

Haddad Plumbing; The Ironbound (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 Opportunities

Job summary

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is seeking an Assistant Purchaser at our Newark, NJ headquarters to support the Purchasing Manager in sourcing and purchasing materials and equipment.

You will assist with purchase order creation, cost verification, inventory tracking, and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within purchasing, collaborating with internal teams and vendors to maintain

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming/outgoing Purchase Orders and Packing Slips.
• Track and update inventory in Inventory Programs.
• Create purchase orders and monitor their status.
• Verify all costs of Purchase Orders according to project estimates.
• Create and present reports on inventory levels, discrepancies and other 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 completed accurately and on time.
• Meet daily with Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Clerk to review delivery schedules and open POs.
• Assist with various Purchasing Tasks as requested by Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is seeking an Assistant Purchaser at our Newark, NJ headquarters to support the Purchasing Manager in sourcing and purchasing materials and equipment.

You will assist with purchase order creation, cost verification, inventory tracking, and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within purchasing, collaborating with internal teams and vendors to maintain