Plumbing Purchaser

Job Overview:
The Plumbing Purchaser is responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services to be used in the day to day plumbing operations of Priority Mechanical Services Ltd. This individual will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers. Responsibilities will include the strategic forecasting, contract negotiation, development of purchasing policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of all necessary materials required to support regular business operations, release scheduling of inbound materials and components, and ensuring adequate stock levels for daily requirements.

Job Duties:

- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of the organization.
- Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget.
- Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies.
- Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services.
- Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts.
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
- Review and process claims against suppliers.
- Sourcing, Negotiation, Contracting and Executing agreements to fulfill Day-to-Day business needs, primarily for High value specialty Materials and Services not available on existing agreements.
- Manage project related teams and initiatives.
- Process Improvements and Process expertise for Procurement and Stores.
- Commodity Management support (Assisting in Implementing process improvements and Supplier Integration, etc.).
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate supply chain activities.
- Develop and implement purchasing/inventory policies.
- Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve issues.
- Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels.
- Place purchase orders ensuring flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets turnover goals.
- Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting.
- Provide product, storage and order information to all internal departments as requested.
- Stay current with internal and external factors impacting procurement function.
- Research and survey buying markets in order to source the most optimal suppliers, in accordance with corporate objectives.
- Arrange for payments to vendors for products or services procured.
- Prepare and administer bids, requests for quote, requests for proposal, requests for information, and other vendor documentation.
- Manage service level agreements, scope of work, and contract terms with service providers.
- Calculate annual requirements for products or services and reconcile amounts against available budget.
- Advise departments and business units of lead time required to obtain products or services.
- Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.
- Other duties as necessary.

**Requirements**:

- Working experience in the plumbing industry preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a purchasing role.
- Proven success in a supervisory, management or leadership role in Purchasing.
- Comprehensive experience drafting vendor agreements including the ability to strategically assess and mitigate risk with vendors and suppliers through well-structured agreements.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
- Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.
- Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation.
- Knowledge of the appropriate tools for grading, analyzing, and assessing materials, equipment, supplies, services, and other commodities.
- Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories.
- Exceptional forecasting ability with strong analytical and interpretive skills.
- ERP user experience.
- Strong computer skills in a Windows environment.
- Work experience in international purchasing preferred.
- Knowledge of local and global markets for the industry.
- Basic mathematical skills with ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages and averages required.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- Excellent time and project management skills.

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