From Airtron's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
At Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, we help homeowners stay comfortable year-round with trusted heating, cooling, and HVAC solutions. For more than 40 years, we've built our reputation by showing up, doing quality work, and treating customers with honesty and respect. We're proud to be the neighbor people can count on—and we're looking for team members who share that same commitment to serving others and doing the job right.
At Airtron, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, care about their teammates, and are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for every customer. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Determines material requirements and coordinates the efficient movement of materials to Division operations
Coordinates with other departments to ensure the timely flow of materials within an established timeframe
Responsible for min/max inventory levels according to the season, usage trends and product availability
Works on distributor and manufacturer accountability, while maintaining an open and transparent relationship
Develops and maintains inventory templates for warehouse and other purchasing team members
Ensures purchase orders requirements have been met
Oversees preparation of purchase orders
Oversees monthly inventory counts
Performs vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce costs and boost efficiency
Monitors vendor performance, making recommendations to improve vendor performance as needed
Works with warehouse staff to reconcile receiving discrepancies
Collaborates with other departments as needed
Keeps Senior Management informed of activities and progress toward goals & objectives
Establishes effective reporting and communication with designated team to ensure that they are appropriately informed of management expectations, polices, procedures and programs
Completes required reports, accounting records and related documents promptly and accurately
Effectively supervises purchasing team, ensuring staff are trained for optimal performance
Leads and develops the purchasing team; maintains appropriate staffing levels
Ensures that employees attend all required training
Continually searches for ways to improve results and effectiveness
Provides regular performance updates and recommendations to senior management
Provides leadership to designated teams through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication based on direction from senior management
Addresses issues of concern related to performance providing constructive and ongoing feedback and consequences if performance remains below standards
Follows all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
3-5 years of purchasing management experience
3-5 years’ experience leading successful, productive teams
High school diploma or GED
Intermediate computer skills and able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Ability to manage projects and resources
Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver's license required
Ability to work overtime with little notice; weekend hours may occasionally be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
3-5 years of purchasing management experience within a construction/HVAC environment
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Leadership skills and effective leadership behaviors
Customer service mindset with both internal and external customers
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong work ethic
Capable of making good judgments/decisions
Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills, with all levels of the organization
Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external
Proactive mindset
Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture
Working Conditions: Open office environment
Fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/move up to 20 pounds frequently
Frequently performs tasks requiring bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
Must be able to drive and operate a motorized passenger vehicle or forklift
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, masks/respirators, reflective safety vests, gloves and safety toe, construction-grade work boots
Must be able to adhere to long periods of standing, walking or sitting
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds to operate phones or other equipment safely.
With natural or corrected vision, able to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others
Ability to enter text or data into a computer by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-key numeric keypad
Must be able to use arms and hands to reach overhead, signal, grab, hold, lift, turn, push and pull objects and tools
Airtron is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Airtron.
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