Purchasing Agent – HVAC, Plumbing
Len The Plumber Heating & Air
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Middlesex • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $21 - $24 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Execute sourcing of materials to meet cost, timing and quality objectives.
- Partner with business unit leaders and provide excellent service in support of company goals.
- Maintenance of vendor price lists and preferred supplier relationships
- Vendor price alignment with companys profit target
- Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
- Verify purchase orders by comparing items requested to take-off sheets; clarifying unclear items; and recommending alternatives.
- Verify vendor acknowledgements and ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain good and positive working relationships with distributors, suppliers, and internal departments.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve quantity, quality, and supply issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Review and resolve back orders, warranty parts and returns.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of procurement, buying, or expediting experience (HVAC/plumbing industry preferred)
- Knowledge of inventory management and procure-to-pay P2P processes
- ServiceTitan or similar ERP system experience a plus
- Strong MS Excel, Word, and Outlook skills
- Background in HVAC, plumbing, automotive service, or supply house experience preferred
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage high volume and competing priorities
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree preferred
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurementbuyingexpeditinginventory managementprocure-to-pay P2P processesvendor price alignmentpurchase order verificationsourcing materialsproblem-solving
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsservice orientationcollaborationrelationship managementtimely delivery managementconflict resolutionattention to detailability to manage competing priorities