Purchasing Agent - Baltimore

Purchasing Agent – HVAC / Plumbing experience

Procurement, Warehouse, Inventory & Vendor Management experience required.

BALTIMORE MD 21230 BRANCH LOCATION

Plumbing & HVAC Parts & Materials experience preferred!

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 & Operations team to supervise and coordinate the buying of HVAC/Plumbing products, materials and services in a professionally coordinated way. 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

• 3-5 years’ experience in tactical procurement, buying and expediting of service / warehouse parts
• 2+-year experience preferred in purchasing for HVAC or similar industry
• Knowledge of the basic principles of inventory management
• Service Titan experience is preferred.
• Applicants with previous experience in a mechanical field such as HVAC, plumbing, or automotive service are preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency
• High energy with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Analytical problem solver with strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and committed to driving results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable operating in a matrix organization.
• Familiarity with procure-to-pay processes (i.e., PO generation, Approval, Supplier Confirmation, Expediting and Receiving)
• Ability to handle high volume during peak demand times.

Experience/ Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associates and college degrees preferred.
• Background HVAC / Plumbing is preferable.

EOE

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