Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate

Company Information:

Johnstone Supply is a leading wholesale supplier to the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. We are privately owned and currently rank as the #2 HVAC/R distributor in the United States.

The King group operates 6 branches located in New Jersey and the Philadelphia area with immediate openings due to rapid company expansion. We are seeking well qualified, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction and help continue to exceptionally grow our business.

Our core focus is simple: To be a dominant player in the markets we serve by making it easy for contractors to do business with products, knowledge, and service. We strive to provide a world-class customer experience to every customer, on every transaction.

Prospective team members should be aligned with our core values:

1. Self-Improvement & Adaptability – Interested in continuous self-improvement & adapts
to change
2. Energetic & Competitive – Is Enthusiastic, Energetic, Tenacious, & Competitive
3. Take initiative and Maintain Accountability
4. Detail Oriented – Practices fanatical attention to consistency & detail
5. Team Player - Supporting One Another "One Team, One Goal"

Overview:

The Purchasing Associate will not have contact with vendors in this role but will be responsible for replenishment and other aspects of purchasing product. **Salary commensurate with experience**

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing product purchases and rebalancing in-stock inventory in multiple branch locations including equipment, parts and supplies.
• Coordinate purchase order special buys.
• Manage inventory using forecasting tools, historical data and market demand indicators.
• Ensures the integrity of all data and that invoice discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
• Analyze and determine the best source for inventory purchasing based on company criteria.
• Identify slow moving and dead inventory and make recommendations.
• Preparation and processing of purchase orders and corresponding documents in accordance with company procedures.
• Completes all transactions and necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain product data in Johnstone’s business system.

Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and maintain focus while prioritizing business needs.
• Problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems.
• Skill in proactively communicating (both verbal and written) to establish mutual respect and understanding.
• Ability to work productively in teams with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to follow written instructions and documented procedures
• Ability to effectively work with Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Analytical thinking ability and business acumen

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D and minimum of one year related experience and/or training in the HVAC/R industry; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• 1 year of relevant experience as a Purchasing Associate in HVAC/R or similar industry.

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22