Haddad Plumbing & Heating
Purchaser
Newark, NJ - Full Time
Summary
The Purchasing Manager plays a pivotal role in sourcing equipment, goods, and services, as well as managing vendors and overseeing direct receiving processes. This position involves driving procurement activities across diverse spending categories, continuously seeking improved deals and identifying profitable suppliers. Responsible for optimizing the efficient receipt, storage, value-added servicing, and dispatch of plumbing, heating, and cooling products, the Purchasing Manager/Cost Controller sets and achieves productivity targets while ensuring seamless and timely purchasing processes.
Essential Functions
Required Education and Experience
The Purchasing Manager plays a pivotal role in sourcing equipment, goods, and services, as well as managing vendors and overseeing direct receiving processes. This position involves driving procurement activities across diverse spending categories, continuously seeking improved deals and identifying profitable suppliers. Responsible for optimizing the efficient receipt, storage, value-added servicing, and dispatch of plumbing, heating, and cooling products, the Purchasing Manager/Cost Controller sets and achieves productivity targets while ensuring seamless and timely purchasing processes.
Essential Functions
- Procure items by negotiating prices, delivery schedules, and terms with vendors.
- Issue or verify prices on purchase orders according to project requirements.
- Manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate tracking and expediting as needed.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and vendors.
- Validate vendor acknowledgments and ensure punctual delivery.
- Address and resolve issues related to back orders and returns promptly.
- Expedite orders when urgency demands.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quantity, quality, and freight concerns efficiently.
- Identify and evaluate new vendor sources to optimize cost and quality.
- Participate actively in meetings, training sessions, and workshops to enhance job performance.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from staff and administration regarding purchasing procedures and order statuses.
- Maintain departmental files and documents accurately.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma.
- Three (3) years of experience in purchasing commodity items, preferably in the plumbing or related industry.
- Proven track record of achieving cost savings and fostering strong vendor relationships.
- Exceptional analytical abilities, including proficiency in inventory and sales trend analysis.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a strong emphasis on follow-up.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and Fishbowl inventory management software.
