Join Rheem Northeast Distribution, proudly part of Rheem, a global leader in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) innovation!
With over 100 years of trusted service, Rheem Northeast Distribution has built a strong network across New Jersey, Connecticut and the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas, delivering top-quality HVAC products, exceptional service, and industry-leading training to residential contractors and the multifamily industry.
At Rheem Northeast Distribution, we continue to operate with a small-company feel but with the resources and benefits of a large company - creating opportunities for growth and success for both our team and our customers. As part of the Rheem family, we’re stronger than ever and committed to:
- Listening to Understand
- Contributing Respectfully
- Thinking Creatively
- Acting with Responsibility
Step into an environment where innovation meets opportunity, and where you can grow with a company that values both its employees and its customers!
This role is a Professional Buyer II for a distributor and oversees and performs purchasing activities related to HVAC products including equipment, parts, and accessories, with guidance and increased supervision. The Buyer will assist in purchasing and managing merchandise, commodities, and products for resale. Ensures 95%+ service levels, and that purchasing‑related duties are performed within budget, cost, deadline, quality, and safety standards. This role strives to maintain a climate that promotes a safe and positive work environment.
This position supports Rheem Northeast Distribution and is based in Burlington, NJ.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- 1–3+ 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).
As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
- Adapting
- Business Understanding
- Collaborating
- Communicating Effectively
- Continuously Improving
- Customer-Orientation
- Developing Self
- Focusing on Results
- Influencing
- Managing Relationships
- Managing Work
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
The pay scale for this position $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.
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At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.
Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:
- Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
- Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
- Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
- Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability
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.
