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Warehouse Manager / Purchasing Agent

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L. J. Kruse Company

Berkeley, CA (In Person)

$82,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 1 hour ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/12/2026

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We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Warehouse Manager / Purchasing Agent to oversee material procurement and warehouse operations for our plumbing and mechanical projects. This role is critical to the success of our projects and requires detailed coordination and communication with field personnel, project managers, and vendors/suppliers to ensure that materials and equipment are ordered accurately, delivered efficiently and on-time while staying aligned with project budgets. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Purchasing Receive and process material requests from field personnel. Place orders with pre-approved vendors in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure material is ready for on time deliveries to projects throughout the bay area. Cross-check material pricing against project estimates to ensure budget compliance. Collaborate with project managers to identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate competitive pricing. Maintain strong vendor relationships to support pricing, availability, and service reliability. Project Coordination & Systems Management Utilize Vista Viewpoint software to generate purchase orders (POs). Accurately enter and track material and equipment pricing within the system. Ensure proper documentation and traceability of all purchases. Warehouse & Logistics Management Supervise warehouse operations, including receiving, staging, and inventory control. Manage and schedule all deliveries to job sites using both in-house drivers and vendor logistics. Optimize delivery routes and schedules for efficiency and cost control. Oversee the company driver(s) and warehouse personnel ensuring productivity, safety, and timely execution. Facility & Safety Oversight Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and yard environment at all times. Enforce safety standards and best practices for material handling, storage and deliveries. Coordinate yard layout and material organization for operational efficiency. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in warehouse management, purchasing, or a related role (construction or mechanical trades preferred). Familiarity with plumbing and piping materials is strongly preferred. Experience with Vista Viewpoint or similar ERP system is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of purchasing, cost control and budget adherence in a project-based environment. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Leadership experience supervising drivers or warehouse personnel. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Health/Dental/Vision Insurance for employees Industry leading 401(k) / Retirement Plan Paid time off and holidays Opportunities for growth within the company
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person

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