Purchasing Specialist
Encore Fire Protection
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: West Springfield • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Stage and organize materials and parts for upcoming jobs to ensure technicians have everything they need on time.
- Maintain and track inventory of parts and materials, ensuring stock levels are accurate and replenished as needed.
- Process MOFs (Material/Work Order Forms) accurately and in a timely manner to support field and service teams.
- Operate the walk-up counter, assisting customers with part requests, questions, and equipment servicing.
- Place accurate orders with vendors based on pricing, availability, and lead times — balancing cost-effectiveness with speed.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships, resolving issues with deliveries, pricing, or backorders as needed.
- Coordinate with project managers and technicians to understand material needs and adjust orders or staging accordingly.
- Monitor product availability and pricing trends, and communicate updates or concerns to the procurement manager.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in a high-volume, service-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail and data entry skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage various tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with purchasing/inventory management software.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a results-driven bonus based on your output and effectiveness.
- Access to leading edge web-based productivity tools.
- Participation in Fidelity 401(K) with employer match.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000.
- Encore gear when they join the team.
- Purpose and results-driven work environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurementinventory managementdata entryorder processingvendor managementmaterial managementcost analysispricing analysis
Soft skills
attention to detailtime managementcustomer serviceproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsadaptability