Purchasing Manager

Haddad Plumbing & Heating; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Haddad Plumbing & Heating in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing and purchasing of materials and equipment. This role involves managing vendor negotiations and ensuring competitive pricing and timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of purchasing experience, particularly in plumbing or HVAC industries. The position offers a full-time schedule and includes benefits such as health care and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the plumbing and HVAC industries.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and equipment by negotiating costs and delivery schedules.
• Issue and verify costs of purchase orders based on project estimates.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure accurate tracking.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor relationship management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our team at our headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing all materials and equipment. This role will manage vendor negotiations, purchase order issuance, cost verification, and delivery coordination to ensure materials are procured at competitive pricing and delivered according to project schedules. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in vendor relationship management, with the ability to work independently while supervising purchasing support staff.

Responsibilities

• Procure material and equipment by negotiating costs, delivery schedule, and terms with vendors
• Issue and verify all costs of purchase orders according to the project estimate
• Manage purchase orders to ensure accurate tracking and expediting as needed
• Seek and maintain strong relationships with internal team members and vendors
• Confirm with vendors to acknowledge and ensure punctual delivery
• Follow up and resolve issues related to back orders and returns promptly
• Find and evaluate new vendors to improve cost and quality of material and equipment
• Participate in project meetings to understand delivery schedules
• Train and guide assistant purchaser and purchasing clerk in the performance of these tasks
• Verify and monitor all purchases and work performed by assistant purchaser
• Meet daily with assistant purchaser and purchasing clerk to ensure work is being completed accurately and correctly

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Five years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the plumbing and HVAC related industry
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail

Compensation

$85,000 – $100,000 Annually

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full Time Position. Days and Hours of Work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Saturdays 7:00 am – 3:00 pm as needed.

Benefits

Health care, paid time off and retirement savings.