Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our team at our headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. The Purchaser Manager will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing all materials and equipment. This role will manage vendor negotiations, purchase order issuance, cost verification, and delivery coordination to ensure materials are procured at competitive pricing and delivered according to project schedules. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in vendor relationship management, with the ability to work independently while supervising purchasing support staff.
Responsibilities:- Procure material and equipment by negotiating costs, 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
Required Education and Experience - High school diploma
- 5 Years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the plumbing and HVAC related industry
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and follow up skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Attention to detail
Compensation:$85,000 - $100,000 Annually
Benefits Include:- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a Full Time Position. Days and Hours of Work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Saturdays 7:00 am - 3:00 pm as Needed
