Purchasing Specialist

The purchasing specialist''s responsibilities include sourcing HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical materials, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The purchasing specialist will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.

To be successful as a purchasing specialist, you should be able to develop efficient procurement solutions and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. Ultimately, an outstanding purchasing specialist should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be an analytical thinker, and demonstrate a good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.

Who We are

We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. We''ve been at this a long time in the Panhandle region. You''ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don''t know is what it''s like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don''t cut corners. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How it feels to have customers rave about you and demand that you''re the only technician that works in their home. How much you can earn when you truly are the best. People often come to us looking for a job, but they stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel.

Why We Need you!

Because we offer top-of-the-line products and services, we need top-of-the-line team members who genuinely care about the customer and look at this opportunity as not just a job, but a career.

Purchasing Specialist Responsibilities:

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
• Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
• Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
• Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
• Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Purchasing Specialist Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.

Key Sub Tasks

• Answer incoming calls from Install and/or Service Technicians who require a Purchase Order for material to complete install or service jobs.
• Create purchase orders and order products via vendor websites, phone or email.
• Complete all Purchase Order requests within required timeframe while maintaining a high-level of accuracy.
• Transferring physical records into a digital filing system

Preferred Qualities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, personal integrity and the ability to work with a wide-range of individuals
• Quick and accurate typing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated
• Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office. Service Titan experience helpful.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to perform all tasks in a timely and effective manner
• High school diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years of experience as a purchasing specialist or in a similar role.
• Bachelor''s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
• CPM or APICS certification preferred.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Full time position
• Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation

If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job-make this career move and find exactly what you''re looking for. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and your customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company.

Peaden provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Peaden is a drug-free workplace.