Procurement Specialist

About the role

Procurement Specialist is responsible for procuring materials and equipment, ensuring that both schedules and budgets are met.  This involves fostering strategic partnerships with suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring efficient flow of materials and optimizing costs.

What you'll do

• Work directly with vendors to purchase materials and supplies according to the company’s policies and procedures
• Write purchase orders for the material purchased
• Communicate with field managers to receive orders
• Place orders with vendors and schedule deliveries
• Evaluate vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history
• Ensure that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions
• Maintain pricing histories and other vendor records
• Use technology to perform your job duties to include (but not limited to) ProCore, Sage, WorkDocs, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, with significant experience in the HVAC or plumbing industry.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and plumbing materials, equipment, and market trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience managing supplier relations.