Purchasing Agent

Meier Supply Job OpportunityExcellent work environment and company culture! The culture at Meier Supply is built on our shared Core Values:• Teamwork, trust and helping others succeed!• Show ultimate regard for others!• Always do the right thing!• To our customers success!• Commitment to best in class in all we do!We hire, develop, review, reward, and recognize our co-owners based on these characteristics, so it's important that you share these values in order to be part of our team.We are a 100% employee-owned leading edge wholesale distributor of HVAC/R products based in Conklin, NY with branches throughout NY, PA, MA & CT. Working at Meier Supply is a unique opportunity to join a company that values its employee owners and rewards them throughout their long careers with us. Being 100% employee owned, means we have the opportunity to work together towards a common goal of increasing our stock value for all employee owners!Benefits:401(k)Company paid disability insuranceHealth insuranceDental and vision insuranceCompany paid life insurancePaid time offESOP retirement planHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Savings Account (FSA)Paid holidaysPay: $23-$25/hr., depending on experienceJob purpose: To purchase stocking inventory for HVAC products for all companies and divisions and to maintain proper inventory levels and product mix to support the sales effort of the organization. Responsible for managing $10-$20 Million average inventory investment across multiple companies and branches.Duties and responsibilities:Purchase stocking products from various vendors and manufacturers for all companies and/or branches.Maintain system ordering controls to insure proper inventory levels.Communicate with branch managers and sales manager to maintain proper product mix at all locations.Negotiate pricing, payment terms, cash discounts, and where applicable to negotiate incentive rebates with vendors.Replenish/remix stock between companies and branches as necessary in order to maintain proper stock levels and product mix.Visit branches periodically to discuss any inventory/purchasing issues.Formulate solutions for eliminating overstock/obsolescence on various product lines.Make sound decisions for company's best interests.Other duties as assigned.Americans with Disability Specifications: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Requirements:• Education/Experience/Skills: High School Diploma required. Associates degree in Business Administration or Finance preferred but not required. 1 year or more of progressive sales or purchasing experience. HVAC industry experience preferred but not required. 2 years experience in Microsoft 365.• Behavioral Competencies: Strong communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member.Working conditions: Normal office environment. Work schedule is Monday- Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. There may be some flexibility in the department for these hours to shift to start earlier or later depending on business needs. Full-time, 40 hours per week required. Occasional Travel Requirement – Up to 10% travel to branches, conferences and other operating companies requiring some overnight stay.Physical requirements: This job is performed in an office environment with long periods of sitting, working on the computer, answering phones, operating office equipment such as copiers, fax, etc. Standing and walking around are also performed on a regular basis. Filing is required where stooping, kneeling may be involved.