Purchasing Agent

Len The Plumber Heating & Air; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HVAC industry is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support their growing team. This full-time position involves executing sourcing activities, maintaining vendor relationships, and managing procurement expenses. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, particularly within the HVAC or plumbing sectors, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in tactical procurement.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and service Titan preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing of materials to meet cost, timing and quality objectives.
• Maintain vendor price lists and relationships.
• Verify purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Analytical problem solver

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Procurement, Warehouse, Inventory & Vendor Management Experience Required.

Halethorpe, MD

Plumbing & HVAC Parts & Materials experience preferred!

FULL TIME HOURLY POSITION to support our growing Team!

The buyer position is critical to the growth and success of LEN THE PLUMBER HEATING & AIR!! As an LTP Purchasing Agent you will work with the Warehouse & Operations team to supervise and coordinate the buying of HVAC/Plumbing products, materials and services in a professionally coordinated way. Your responsibilities also include monitoring purchasing expenses, vendor pricing, parts expediting and keeping track of accounts / contracts.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute sourcing of materials to meet cost, timing and quality objectives.
• Partner with business unit leaders and provide excellent service in support of company goals.
• Maintenance of vendor price lists and preferred supplier relationships
• Vendor price alignment with company’s profit target
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
• Verify purchase orders by comparing items requested to take-off sheets; clarifying unclear items; and recommending alternatives.
• Verify vendor acknowledgements and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain good and positive working relationships with distributors, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve quantity, quality, and supply issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Review and resolve back orders, warranty parts and returns.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in tactical procurement, buying and expediting of service / warehouse parts
• 2+-year experience preferred in purchasing for HVAC or similar industry
• Knowledge of the basic principles of inventory management
• Service Titan experience is preferred.
• Applicants with previous experience in a mechanical field such as HVAC, plumbing, or automotive service are preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency
• High energy with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Analytical problem solver with strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and committed to driving results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable operating in a matrix organization.
• Familiarity with procure-to-pay processes (i.e., PO generation, Approval, Supplier Confirmation, Expediting and Receiving)
• Ability to handle high volume during peak demand times.
  
  

Experience/ Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associates and college degrees preferred.
• Background HVAC / Plumbing is preferable.
  
  

EOE

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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