Senior Buyer (Plumbing Supplies)

KDS Strategic Search Group; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Benefits Package

Commuter Costs

Job summary

A large, growing wholesale distribution company in the New York City Metro Area is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join its purchasing team. This hands-on role requires taking ownership of multiple product lines and independently managing the purchasing process onsite.

The Senior Buyer will determine purchasing needs, manage purchase orders, negotiate with vendors, monitor inventory availability, resolve supply issues, and support the sales organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing for plumbing supply or wholesale distribution is required.
• Hands-on buying with ownership of product lines and purchasing decisions.
• Ability to manage suppliers, inventory, and costs while supporting sales.

Responsibilities

• Determine purchasing needs and produce procurement plans.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier negotiations.
• Monitor inventory availability and resolve supply issues.
• Support the sales organization with procurement insights.

Skills

Buying experience

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Job description

A large, growing wholesale distribution company is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join its purchasing team in the New York City Metro Area.

This is a hands‑on buying position for someone who can step in and immediately take ownership of multiple product lines and independently manage the purchasing process.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for determining purchasing needs, managing purchase orders, negotiating with vendors, monitoring inventory availability, resolving supply issues, managing costs and supporting the sales organization.

The ideal candidate will have significant buying experience within plumbing supply or a closely related wholesale distribution environment.

This is not a department head position, but there is upward growth opportunity. The company is looking for an experienced Buyer who enjoys personally managing products, vendors, inventory and purchasing decisions and wants meaningful ownership within an established team.

LOCATION

New York City Metro Area

Primarily onsite.

Salary is negotiable

Fully Benefits Package

Commuter Costs

Some flexibility may be considered for an exceptionally experienced candidate, but the company operates primarily as an in‑person organization.