Procurement Specialist- HVAC

Winsupply•Moraine, OH

25d

About The Position

Winsupply Sourcing Services (WSS) provides inventory and vendor management solutions through a network of distribution centers. The Procurement Specialist manages the WSS inventory process—including procurement, inventory management, and reverse logistics—within an assigned industry and Service Sector. The role supports locally owned wholesale distribution businesses across the United States by helping improve inventory turnover and ensuring they have the inventory they need. The position uses industry, regional, and system expertise to coordinate with vendors, distribution centers, and Local Companies, and to maintain strong service metrics.

Requirements

B.S./B.A. in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Proficiency with office technology and software.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, and kneel for the duration of an 8–10 hour shift.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle small parts or operate machinery.
Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in purchasing and inventory management.
Experience in the wholesale industry.

Responsibilities

Leverage established relationships with WRIO (water heater, rough-in, and other) stocked distribution center vendors.
Share WSS team knowledge and professional resources to build product understanding and industry expertise within WRIO industries.
Proactively engage with significant Local Company WRIO supply houses in the designated Service Sector, particularly those identified as important to Sourcing’s business and growth plans.
Work with Local Companies to develop a complete book of business product offerings from preferred suppliers that best serves the companies in the Regional Distribution Center’s Service Sector.
Use and share expertise in WSS purchasing systems, including WISE, WMi, Trucommerce/Datalliance, and Minedxai, to facilitate stocking strategy, new item setup, and existing item maintenance.
Identify item overstocks and IOV, facilitate vendor returns, and manage replacement-item transitions.
Maintain accurate lead times, shipping dates, and open purchase order data across systems.
Address product shortages, damages, and discrepancies, and support distribution center receiving teams.
Review and resolve alerts generated by WSS purchasing systems and other sources.
Execute purchase orders and transfers by assigned vendor and distribution center.
Achieve and maintain service metrics, including fill rate, inventory turn, and days on hand (DOH).
Ensure procurement decisions are supported by Local Company sales or otherwise protected by HFR/LTO.
Perform other assigned duties, including special projects and travel as necessary.