Purchasing Assistant – Plumbing & HVAC Materials

Haddad Plumbing; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Opportunities for Career Growth andAdv

Job summary

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

This full-time role focuses on PO creation, cost verification, inventory tracking, and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery at competitive pricing. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel and MS Word, eager to grow within purchasing while collaborating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in purchasing, preferably in plumbing/HVAC.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Word.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accurately verify incoming and outgoing Purchase Orders and Packing Slips
• Track and update inventory, ensuring accurate records in Inventory Programs
• Create purchase orders, track and monitor their status
• Issue and verify all costs of purchase orders according to project estimates
• Create and present report on inventory levels, discrepancies, and other relevant 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, open POs and items pending
• Assist with various purchasing tasks as requested by Purchasing Manager

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Follow-up

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Job description

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

This full-time role focuses on PO creation, cost verification, inventory tracking, and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery at competitive pricing. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel and MS Word, eager to grow within purchasing while collaborating with