Purchasing Specialist
Carrier•Boca Raton, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an energetic, motivated Purchasing Specialist to support and optimize procurement operations, vendor relationships, and inventory management to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of equipment and supplies. This role is responsible for sourcing and procuring portable cooling equipment, HVAC components, and related supplies to support rental operations and customer demand. This role ensures timely availability of equipment, cost efficiency, and strong vendor partnerships in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years of experience working with data management systems.
- 1+ years of experience in sales process and invoicing
- 1+ years of experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Nice To Haves
- Salesforce, M3 Experience
- 3+ years of CRM Experience
- Previous experience in the rental, HVAC, or similar industries
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Source and purchase portable air conditioners, chillers, heaters, fans, and HVAC components
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms with equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- Manage inventory levels across warehouses to ensure equipment availability for rentals and sales
- Issue and track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of equipment and parts
- Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to forecast demand based on seasonal trends (e.g., peak summer cooling needs)
- Work with accounts payable to Identify and onboard new vendors for HVAC equipment, parts, and maintenance supplies
- Monitor supplier performance, including quality, pricing, and delivery reliability
- Resolve issues related to damaged equipment, delayed shipments, or incorrect orders
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and inventory data in ERP systems
- Analyze market trends and recommend cost-saving initiatives
Benefits
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Paid vacation days, up to 15 days
- Paid sick days, up to 5 days
- Paid personal leave, up to 5 days
- Paid holidays, up to 13 days
- Birth and adoption leave
- Parental leave
- Family and medical leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Military leave
- Purchased vacation
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
