Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent- Rockledge, FL

Warehouse, Inventory, Purchasing, Vendor Management experience required.

Plumbing & HVAC Parts & Materials experience preferred!

The buyer position is critical to the growth and success of Freedom. As the Freedom Purchasing Agent you will work with the Warehouse & Operations team to supervise and coordinate the buying of HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical products, materials and services in a professionally coordinated way. Your responsibilities also include monitoring purchasing expenses and keeping track of accounts and contracts, as well as monitoring inventory.

Essential Job Functions:

• Execute sourcing of materials to meet cost, timing and quality objectives.
• Direct spend to preferred vendors
• Partner with business unit leaders and provide excellent service in support of company goals.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure pricing is in alignment with the company’s profit targets.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning price confirmation department.
• Escalation of any price increases for approval
• Verify purchase orders delivery by comparing items requested to take-off sheets; clarifying unclear items; and recommending alternatives.
• Communication of POs to vendors. Confirm vendor price and delivery 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.
• Work with Service Managers for PO Control for Road Ticket requests
• Running parts when needed

Qualifications

• Applicants with a background in sales are highly encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with previous experience in a mechanical field such as HVAC, plumbing, or automotive service are preferred.
• Integrity
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency
• Highly analytical problem solver
• Highly detail-oriented, well-organized, and committed to driving results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply knowledge of purchasing and inventory management to real-world situations
• Familiarity with supply chain processes (i.e., inventory planning, warehouse management)
• Ability to handle high volume during peak demand times
• Drive a forklift (will train)
• Box up parts
• Lift up to 50lbs – occasionally

Experience/ Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associates and college degrees preferred
• 1-3 years exp preferred quotes and/or parts experience
• 1-year experience preferred in purchasing for HVAC or similar industry
• 1-year experience preferred in negotiating with vendors
• 1-year experience preferred and knowledge of the basic principles of inventory management
• Background in sales and negotiations with Vendors a PLUS!!!

Compensation:

• Range starting at $50,000 annually, DOE.

Benefits:

• Competitive Dental, Vision, and Healthcare Plans
• 401(k) matching
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disclaimer: The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE

Salary : $50,000