Plumbing Purchaser & Vendor Negotiations Specialist

The Par Group; Village of Lynbrook (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The PAR Group, a fourth-generation family-owned plumbing, heating, and HVAC provider in New York, is seeking a Buyer in Lynbrook, NY. This role focuses on obtaining favorable pricing, coordinating with suppliers, and placing purchase orders to support fixture package projects.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, experience in inside sales or plumbing distribution, strong English communication, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Experience in inside sales and plumbing distribution is highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; ability to multitask.
• Experience in construction/mechanical trades is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Send out quote requests from multiple vendors to price each job.
• Analyze bid leveling and negotiate with vendors for best pricing.
• Place purchase orders and process change orders.
• Coordinate with other departments to execute change orders.
• Maintain purchasing data in system databases.
• Source new vendors to expand logistics options.
• Meet with vendors to maintain relationships and terms.
• Coordinate material delivery and resolve QA issues and discrepancies.
• Set up material delivery and maintain daily schedules.
• Assist accounting with resolving payable discrepancies.

Skills

Inside sales

Plumbing distribution

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The PAR Group, a fourth-generation family-owned plumbing, heating, and HVAC provider in New York, is seeking a Buyer in Lynbrook, NY. This role focuses on obtaining favorable pricing, coordinating with suppliers, and placing purchase orders to support fixture package projects.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, experience in inside sales or plumbing distribution, strong English communication, and proficiency in Excel.