Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager?
Are you assertive and able to keep calm while getting things done when things get a little crazy?
How would you like to work for an awesome company that cares and pays well?
Our company culture is unmatched (we know how to have fun!). See for yourself by viewing the Morris-Jenkins YouTube Channel. Help us help our customers feel comfortable in their own homes!
Morris-Jenkins is the market leader for residential HVAC service in Charlotte, NC. We are proud of our past and even more excited about our future. Morris-Jenkins Co. continues a 57 year trend of growth and stability. Our customers love us and keep recommending our services, so we're trying to keep up with the constant demand.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the purchasing of all goods and services necessary for company operations and managing vendor relationships.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and direct activities of the purchasing department personnel
- Prepare and process purchase orders for equipment, parts, materials, supplies, and services
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods are delivered on-time, and in the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history
- Negotiate, and/or renegotiate, and administer contracts with service providers
- Confer with directors, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services (including timeliness) and determine corrective actions
- Work directly with Accounts Payable specialist to correct problems with invoices
- Resolves disputes and claims between vendor and company
- Analyze market and distribution systems to assess present and future material availability and pricing (Ex. Commodity items swing widely in availability and price – copper, insulation, sheet metal, refrigerant, etc.)
- Maintain and review records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and desired inventory levels
- Prepare monthly “Vendor Rating” list [Based on a scale of 1 to 10] in order to determine their effectiveness and reliability
- Other duties as required by management
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years of Purchasing experience
- Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar degree, or equivalent additional experience
- Prior Management or Supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership ability
- Must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment
- Must have experience in computer data entry in databases, spreadsheets and have the ability to enter data in “real” time quickly and accurately
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to tactfully and diplomatically diffuse contentious situations
- Ability to recognize and establish priorities
- Demonstrated ability to provide coaching and progressive performance counseling
- Strong customer orientation, relationship building, and communication skills
- Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide an effective solution
- High performance team player with a commitment to company values
- Must possess the ability to exercise good judgment independently
- Able to work well under pressure
- Have excellent telephone etiquette and professionalism
- Able to speak, write, and read English fluently
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years of Purchasing experience
- Additional education or purchasing certification (CPP / CPPM / CPPC)
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish a plus
Morris-Jenkins is proud to offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Year Round Stability
- Generous PTO (paid time off) Awarded
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Retirement Plan
