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

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Career Growth and Advancement

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes cost control, material availability, and collaboration with the Purchasing Manager. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of supervising purchasing support staff while working with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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 the assistant purchaser and purchasing clerk 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

The role emphasizes cost control, material availability, and collaboration with the Purchasing Manager. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of supervising purchasing support staff while working with minimal supervision.