Strategic Purchaser – Plumbing & HVAC Materials

Haddad Plumbing & Heating Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation

Opportunities for Career Growth andAdv

Job summary

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Newark, New Jersey is seeking a Purchaser to source and buy materials and equipment. You will manage vendor negotiations, issue purchase orders, verify costs, and coordinate delivery to meet project schedules.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong vendor relationship skills and the ability to work independently while guiding purchasing staff. Reports to the Purchasing Manager and contributes to cost control and project execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in plumbing/HVAC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Procure material and equipment by negotiating cost, 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.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and vendors.
• Confirm with vendors to ensure punctual delivery.
• Follow up and resolve back orders and returns promptly.
• Find and evaluate new vendors to improve cost and quality of materials.
• Participate in project meetings to understand delivery schedules.
• Train and guide assistant purchaser and purchasing clerk.
• Verify and monitor all purchases and work performed by assistant purchaser.
• Meet daily with assistant purchaser to ensure work is completed accurately.

Skills

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Newark, New Jersey is seeking a Purchaser to source and buy materials and equipment. You will manage vendor negotiations, issue purchase orders, verify costs, and coordinate delivery to meet project schedules.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong vendor relationship skills and the ability to work independently while guiding purchasing staff. Reports to the Purchasing Manager and contributes to cost control and project execution.