Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

Location: Georgetown, Massachusetts

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually

Job Category: Office Support

Job Description: Purchasing Agent, Location: Georgetown, MA (Training conducted at our Randolph, MA facility) Monday-Friday

We are accepting applications for a motivated Purchasing Specialist for a well-established industry leader in the manufacture and assembly of HVAC products. Located in Georgetown, Massachusetts, they specialize in data center cooling units, computer room air handlers, and custom-engineered HVAC solutions. This role is critical to ensuring materials and supplies are available to support production while maintaining budget goals, inventory levels, and supplier relationships.

The Purchasing Agent manages the procurement process by sourcing suppliers, obtaining competitive pricing, negotiating contracts, and placing purchase orders. The ideal candidate will work closely with production, inventory, warehouse, and accounting teams to support operational efficiency and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Research, evaluate, and select vendors and suppliers
• Request, review, and compare quotes, proposals, and bids
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contracts
• Create and manage purchase orders for goods and services
• Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery of materials
• Resolve supplier issues, including delayed shipments and quality concerns
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
• Coordinate closely with inventory, warehouse, production, and accounting teams
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish supplies as needed
• Support production scheduling and MRP alignment
• Manage lead times and safety stock levels for critical and long-lead components
• Maintain ERP/purchasing system data integrity
• Analyze purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

Desired Background/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience
• Experience with ERP systems and purchasing software
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Other Information:

• Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus opportunities, discretionary merit increases, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, industry training and professional development opportunities, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, employee referral program
• CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.

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