Full job description:
Anderson Heating is seeking a HVAC Purchasing Manager in Houlton Wisconsin. As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and leading HVAC results through effective management, forecasting, and utilization of our inventory investment. Responsibilities include managing large-scale and significant inventory purchases to ensure successful inventory management. Additionally, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for analyzing sales trends, identify purchasing opportunities, as well as using market trend data to identify potential new opportunities that will provide savings to the company.
A Typical Day as an HVAC Purchasing Manager:
- Reviews and places purchase orders with vendors for stock or non-stock items, checks pricing and descriptions.
- Makes significant decisions along with upper management regarding large investments in inventory.
- Stays current on market pricing and takes advantage of special pricing, terms, freight, discounts and return goods programs on items purchased to be competitive.
- Responds to sales staff’s requests on a timely basis.
- Collaborate with Sales and Lead Supervisors to ensure proper inventory levels are properly filled for daily and seasonal buys.
- Maintains a high level of product knowledge.
Skills a Purchasing Manager Must Have:
- High School diploma or equivalent, with secondary or post-secondary coursework concentrated in a related field, or equivalent on the job experience as determined by Anderson Heating.
- 3+ years of purchasing and/or inventory management experience preferred
- 3+ years of HVAC-related sales or operations experience preferred
- Proven proficiency in general personal computer applications, as well as in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.
- Strong communication (negotiation, verbal, written) and customer service skills.
- Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with internal leaders and external partners.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. Attention to detail is required in order to be successful in the position.
Full benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid vacation and holidays.
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for HVAC systems and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,777.10 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Negotiation: 2 years (Required)
- Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houlton, WI 54082 (Required)
Work Location: In person