Purchasing Specialist
Nextech•West Melbourne, FL
•$66,000 - $78,000•Onsite
About The Position
As a Purchasing Specialist at Nextech, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening purchasing accuracy, spend visibility, and cost control across the organization. This is a hands-on, analytical role where your insights directly influence smarter buying decisions and long-term savings.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain management, or a similar role
- Expert-level Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present complex data clearly
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and organization
- Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems and the ability to learn new software quickly
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across teams
- Continuously able to work in office environment
- Continuously able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer printer
- Continuously able to sit at a computer for up to 8 hours
- Able to alternate between sitting and standing, as needed throughout the day
- Occasionally able to lift up to 15 lbs.
- Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
- Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching
- Rarely requires climbing
- May be required to use personal smartphone with a camera capable of reading a QR code for 2 factor authentication
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
- Power BI experience is a plus
- Previous purchasing or vendor management experience in the HVAC industry is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain accurate product costs, pricing, vendor details, part classifications, and purchasing data within our ERP system
- Monitor vendor spend, rogue spend, and purchasing activity to identify off-contract buying and non-compliant behavior
- Analyze purchase orders, pricing trends, and spend patterns to uncover cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
- Compare actual purchases against negotiated vendor pricing to ensure pricing compliance and contract adherence
- Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to support vendor negotiations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Prepare and deliver recurring reports on vendor spend, rogue spend, pricing compliance, and savings opportunities for Operations and leadership
- Collaborate closely with internal partners to gather data, align purchasing activity, and support better purchasing discipline
- Proactively communicate vendor or office-related issues to leadership
- Ensure all work is completed accurately and in compliance with company policies and client specifications
- Contribute positively to a professional, collaborative, and high-integrity work environment
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and business goals
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
