Professional Buyer II

Professional Buyer II – RND Distribution / Rheem Northeast Distribution – Oversees purchasing activities related to HVAC products. Position may be based at any of the RND locations: Burlington, NJ; Exton, PA; Bordentown, NJ; New Haven, CT; Islandia, NY; or Clifton, NJ. This is an on‑site position. Benefits Small‑company feel with the resources and benefits of a large company. Opportunities for growth and success for both team and customers. Listening to Understand Contributing Respectfully Thinking Creatively Acting with Responsibility Responsibilities Maintain service levels and fill rates to all RND branches, including regular review of assigned suppliers. Ensure accuracy of all cost and sell prices in Epicor Prophet 21 (P21), including timely resale price revisions when costs increase to protect margins. Support margin improvement through inventory management by reviewing branch inventory levels, assisting with supplier negotiations, category management, preseason buys (including BlueHawk promotions), and establishing initial pricing with acceptable margin levels for assigned items. Work closely with RND suppliers to support service levels and minimize costs on assigned products. Monitor inventory levels at all RND branches and prepare purchase orders as needed. Support efforts to maximize free inbound freight from suppliers while balancing inventory across branches. Establish and maintain productive supplier relationships, including participation in business reviews with RND strategic suppliers. Maintain awareness of new products, research new suppliers, and communicate product opportunities to RND branches. Stay informed of product knowledge and industry trends through communication with suppliers, territory managers, and branch managers. Maintain collaborative working relationships with RND team members. Support continual improvement initiatives involving processes and ERP efficiencies. Complete other assigned projects and tasks as directed by leadership and management. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of experience in procurement and/or purchasing. Ability to present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small group settings. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and business documents. Self‑motivated, organized, and developing problem‑solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite and ERP systems (Epicor Prophet 21 preferred). Leadership Competencies Adapting Business Understanding Collaborating Communicating Effectively Continuously Improving Customer‑Orientation Developing Self Focusing on Results Influencing Managing Relationships Managing Work Problem Solving & Decision Making The pay scale for this position is $56,100 - $96,768. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria. Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont. Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. #J-18808-Ljbffr