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We are seeking a dedicated Purchasing Associate to join our team. As a Purchasing Associate, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and purchasing, vendor management, inventory oversight, order accuracy, and providing field support. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for growth within our company.\nDoes This Sound Like You?\nDetail-oriented and enjoy working with numbers, tracking orders, and ensuring every detail is accurate\nStrategic thinker that has an eye for finding cost-effective solutions and negotiating deals with suppliers\nRelationship builder that values strong connections with vendors and colleagues to ensure smooth workflows\nSupportive and resourceful when assisting field teams to ensure they have the right materials on time\nTech-savvy with procurement tools, inventory software, and estimating programs\nPassionate about logistics and find fulfillment in managing crucial behind-the-scenes tasks that ensure seamless operations\nThe Experience We’d Love To See:\nPrior experience in sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing purchase orders\nA history of building and maintaining partnerships with vendors and suppliers\nFamiliarity with tracking stock levels, performing audits, and ensuring materials are available when needed\nProficiency in tools like inventory management systems, purchasing software, or estimating programs\nA proven ability to handle multiple orders, timelines, and budgets without errors\nStrong written and verbal communication for coordinating with field teams and suppliers\nWhat You’ll Get To Do:\nYou’ll be in charge of finding the best plumbing fixtures, tools, and supplies, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency\nUse your communication skills to negotiate prices and build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers\nKeep stock levels in check so that field teams have the materials they need when they need them\nWork closely with the warehouse and supervisors to address their material needs and solve supply-related issues quickly\nHandle purchase orders, quotes, and invoices, ensuring that everything is accurate and delivered on time\nTroubleshoot supply chain issues, like delivery delays or material shortages, to keep operations running smoothly\nPlay a key part in improving workflows by streamlining the purchasing and inventory processes\nWhy You Want This Job:\nYou’d be a key player in ensuring plumbing projects run smoothly, directly contributing to their success\nThe role offers a balance of technical knowledge, problem-solving, and communication, keeping your work engaging and varied\nYou’d get to establish strong connections with vendors, suppliers, and field teams, fostering a collaborative work environment\nThis role lets you shine by managing materials, inventory, and supply chains with your organization and efficiency skills\nIt’s a great steppingstone to other roles in procurement, operations, or even plumbing project management\nThere’s satisfaction in knowing you’re the one ensuring everyone has the tools and materials they need to succeed\nThis Position Offers:\nA fast-growing industry with a rapidly expanding company\nFamily friendly atmosphere\nMonday-Friday work week with weekly pay\nHealth, prescription drug, vision, and dental insurance available\nShort and long-term disability as well as life insurance available\nMatching 401(k) and potential yearly holiday bonus\nGreat Work-Life balance and Employee Assistance Program offered\nPurchasing Associates are the backbone of smooth plumbing operations, responsible for managing the procurement and supply chain of materials and tools. They ensure that plumbing projects have everything required to run efficiently.\nInterested in learning more? Please apply now to join our fanatical plumbing family!\nRequirements\nKnowledge & Skills\nStrong understanding of purchasing processes, procurement best practices, and vendor management\nFamiliarity with plumbing materials, fixtures, tools, and supplies (preferred but not required)\nAbility to read quotes, compare pricing, and evaluate supplier terms to ensure cost-effective decisions\nComfortable working with procurement software, inventory management systems, spreadsheets, and estimating tools\nSolid organizational skills with the ability to track orders, manage timelines, and maintain accurate documentation\nStrong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, warehouse teams, and field personnel\nExperience\nPrior experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related roles\nExperience creating and managing purchase orders, reviewing invoices, and reconciling discrepancies\nBackground in building and maintaining vendor relationships\nExperience 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