Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is seeking a Purchaser to join our team at our headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. The Purchaser 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. The Purchaser reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and plays a critical role in cost control, material availability, and overall project execution.
Responsibilities:

• Procure material and equipment by negotiating cost, 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
• 3 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:
$65,000 – $70,000 Annually

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.

About Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc.:
Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is a Commercial Plumbing and HVAC company dedicated to:

Providing premier workmanship and consistent delivery of reliable plumbing, heating and HVAC systems. We deliver expertise and professionalism in a competitive marketplace, using innovative techniques and tools to enhance productivity and efficiency, and meet crucial deadlines. Our ultimate goal is deliver better cost returns that will deliver greater value.

When Haddad Plumbing & Heating Inc. is awarded a new construction project, our managers apply their expertise to present a comprehensive proposal that meets all requirements. Our in-house drafters then create technical designs and plans to be used by construction engineers. Project managers work closely with the general contractor and team of supervisors to ensure that the project remains on schedule without sacrificing quality work. Finally, our team of project managers with plumbing and HVAC supervisors coordinate when and how plumbing and HVAC systems are synergized and implemented.

With all projects, our goal is to earn our clients’ trust to be their plumbing and HVAC contractor of choice, now and in the future. Our success is measured by achieving our clients’ vision and objectives for the project, but going above and beyond their expectations as guided by our core values.

Here at Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc., we earn this privilege with our clients by providing best-in-class service, value, and quality in every project.

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. includes benefits such as health care, paid time off and retirement savings.