Purchasing Agent HVAC/Plumbing

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Agent—HVAC / Plumbing experience preferred! We would love to find someone with HVAC or Plumbing TRADE experience and familiarity with our Parts, Materials, Vendors, and Suppliers!

Additionally : Experience in Inventory Management of Construction materials, Automotive or Mechanical parts is helpful!

Procurement, Warehouse, Inventory & Vendor Management experience required.

Full Time - Hourly position - Our Warehouse Operations Team is GROWING! We are BUSY!

The buyer position is critical to the growth and success of LEN THE PLUMBER HEATING & AIR!! As an LTP Purchasing Agent, you will work with the Warehouse and operations team to supervise and coordinate the buying of HVAC / Plumbing products, materials, and services professionally. Your responsibilities also include monitoring purchasing expenses, vendor pricing, parts expediting, and keeping track of accounts / contracts.

Essential Job Functions :

• 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 company’s 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.

Qualifications

Experience / Education :