Title: Procurement Lead - Commercial and Residential HVAC and Plumbing

Shift: Day Shift, standard business hours

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 per year dependent on experience

Procurement Lead Role

This role is critical to the operational success of our client, a growing HVAC and plumbing company, by leading all purchasing activities. This person will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective supply of all necessary equipment, parts, and materials for both commercial installation projects and residential service operations out of their Van Wert, OH location.

Procurement Lead Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of procurement for HVAC and plumbing equipment, fixtures, and supplies
• Negotiate vendor contracts, secure favorable rebates, and develop long-term supplier partnerships
• Oversee purchasing for both commercial installs, focusing on long-lead project planning, and residential service, managing quick-turn needs
• Source and purchase parts, consumables, and operational needs, including tools, uniforms, and fleet supplies
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, inventory tracking, and vendor records
• Monitor pricing trends, lead times, and availability to minimize costs and prevent project delays
• Coordinate material flow with field teams, project managers, and service dispatch to ensure on-time delivery
• Support overall budgeting and cost-control efforts through smart, strategic procurement practices

Procurement Lead Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to a member of the senior leadership team and currently has no direct reports.

About You

• Possess a minimum of three years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Demonstrate a strong background and focus specifically within the HVAC and plumbing industries
• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment
• Proven track record of successful vendor negotiation and effective cost management
• Display excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to balance high-level strategic planning with day-to-day tactical purchasing needs
• Proficiently utilize procurement and inventory management software
• Hold a valid driver's license

Next Steps

If you are a strategic thinker and an effective negotiator, we would like to hear from you. Our client is looking to fill this key leadership role quickly. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Additional Information

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at their company. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. The role is primarily performed in an office environment, but the employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds.

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