Strategic Purchasing Manager - Plumbing & HVAC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Career Growth

Job summary

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and procurement of materials and equipment for our projects.

You will negotiate with vendors, issue purchase orders, verify costs, and coordinate deliveries while supervising purchasing staff. The role demands strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. This is a full-time position with daytime hours and some Saturday work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Negotiate costs, delivery schedules, and terms with vendors.
• Issue and verify costs of purchase orders.
• Manage purchase orders to track and expedite as needed.
• Maintain relationships with internal team members and vendors.
• Confirm with vendors to ensure punctual delivery.
• Resolve back orders and returns promptly.
• Find and evaluate new vendors to improve cost and quality.
• Participate in project meetings to understand delivery schedules.
• Train and guide assistant purchaser and purchasing clerk.
• Verify and monitor all purchases and work by assistants.
• Meet daily with assistants to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Follow-up

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and procurement of materials and equipment for our projects.

You will negotiate with vendors, issue purchase orders, verify costs, and coordinate deliveries while supervising purchasing staff. The role demands strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. This is a full-time position with daytime hours and some Saturday work.