Purchasing Agent III

Rheem; Kimberly (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Midwest Distribution, part of Rheem, is seeking a Purchasing Agent III to manage cost-effective procurement of HVAC equipment and supplies and to maintain our Prophet 21 ERP system. This on-site role supports Wisconsin locations and collaborates with multiple departments.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years purchasing experience, HVAC knowledge, and strong negotiation skills; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience and knowledge of purchasing practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• HVAC industry experience or knowledge preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (P21) preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute standardized purchasing procedures across all company locations.
• Maintain outstanding levels of customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains for the business and customers.
• Meet and negotiate with suppliers to deliver best value.
• Source products and services to support sales team and customer inquiries.
• Stay proficient in HVAC equipment, supplies and services; keep up with industry trends.
• Stay proficient in Prophet 21 ERP system and Blue Ridge platform to place orders and support inventory activities.
• Support marketing with monthly advertising and promotions to grow sales.
• Travel to other branches and vendor facilities as needed.
• Perform other duties to support the business as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Analytical thinking

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Prophet 21 ERP

Blue Ridge platform

Job description

Join Rheem Midwest Distribution, proudly part of Rheem, a global leader in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) innovation!

With over 100 years of trusted service, Rheem Midwest Distributionhas built a strong network across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska delivering top-quality HVAC products, exceptional service, and industry-leading training to residential contractors.

At Rheem Midwest Distribution, we continue to operate with a small-company feel but with the resources and benefits of a large company—creating opportunities for growth and success for both our team and our customers. As part of the Rheem family, we’re stronger than ever and committed to:

Building respectful relationships

Acting with integrity

Prioritizing service to others

Striving for excellence

Step into an environment where innovation meets opportunity, and where you can grow with a company that values both its employees and its customers!

The Purchasing Agent III is responsible for the cost-effective procurement of HVAC equipment and supplies as well as maintaining our ERP system to support Design Air’s growing operation. HVAC product knowledge, detailed analysis capability, vendor relations, and negotiation skills are key elements of this role. In addition to working with Purchasing team members, the Purchasing Agent will work with many other departments to ensure inventory levels are aligned with business needs.

This position supports Rheem Midwest Distribution and can be located in Kimberly, WI, West Allis, WI, or Madison, WI. This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute standardized purchasing procedures and processes across all company locations

Assure and maintain outstanding levels of customer service for both internal and external customers

Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains for the benefit of the business and our customers

Meet and negotiate with suppliers to deliver the best value to our customers

Source products and services to support sales team and customer inquiries

Maintain a technical competence for HVAC equipment, supplies and services – stay up to date with relevant industry trends and customer needs

Stay proficient in using the Prophet 21 ERP system and Blue Ridge supply chain platform to place purchase orders, generate transfers, customer orders, and support inventory activities

Support the marketing team in the development of monthly advertising and promotions to keep other team members informed and grow sales

Work with Operations and Accounts Payable on supplier damage and shipping errors

Eliminate dead and nonperforming inventory

Create custom reports using White Cup

Support Blue Hawk buying cooperative based on business needs

Track and manage rebate opportunities with suppliers

Foster a positive, flexible and team-oriented attitude that supports our culture

Travel to other branches and vendor facilities as needed

Perform other duties to support the business as assigned or on an interim basis

Qualifications

5+ years of purchasing experience and/or knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures required

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

HVAC industry experience or knowledge preferred

Experience with ERP systems (P21) preferred

Ability to think critically and logically under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation

Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask

Ability to collaborate and work independently

Build strong working relationships with all levels of staff, customers, and suppliers

Use independent judgment to respond appropriately to customer needs and solve problems

Ability to prepare and present business cases for the addition or deletion of inventory items

Ability to educate team members on the features/benefits of HVAC products

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel)

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

Aligning Performance for Success

Applying Business Knowledge

Building Talent

Building Trusting Relationships

Communicating with Impact

Customer-Orientation

Delegating Tasks

Executing/Leading the Team

Facilitating Change

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.