Purchasing Agent - HVAC / Plumbing

Purchasing Agent — HVAC / Plumbing experience preferred!

Immediate opportunity! We are really looking for a very special person to fill this position in our busy Warehouse OPS Team!

Have you ever worked in HVAC & Plumbing Supply industry, for Ferguson, Johnstone or FW Webb? Parts Counter experience? We REALLY want to talk to YOU!

Location: East Hanover, NJ - RUSSO BROS

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4 :30 PM / 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Work Type: Full-Time- On-site

Pay: $21.00-$24.00/hr

About Us
Russo Bros. & Co. has proudly served Morris, Essex, Union, Bergen, Passaic, and Somerset Counties since 1954. We’re one of the region’s leading residential service companies, known for same-day service, quality workmanship, and long-term career opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• 3–5 years of procurement, buying, or expediting experience (HVAC/plumbing industry preferred)
• Knowledge of inventory management and procure-to-pay P2P processes
• ServiceTitan or similar ERP system experience a plus
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and Outlook skills
• Background in HVAC, plumbing, automotive service, or supply house experience preferred
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage high volume and competing priorities
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

What you will do:

• 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.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
All employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a drug screening, and motor vehicle report. These are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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