Procurement Specialist

About Us John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast, is growing! We believe our people are our greatest asset and invest in training, career development, employee engagement, and team support. We are committed to delivering industry-leading experiences for our customers across commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, advanced technology manufacturing, process piping, fabrication, mission-critical environments, and energy performance projects, backed by comprehensive service maintenance and repair. Job Summary As a Procurement Specialist at John W. Danforth Company, you will have a direct impact on operations by ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials required for both shop and field teams. You will serve as a key liaison between vendors, field personnel, and internal departments to maintain efficient procurement processes and strong supplier relationships. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Enhance supplier performance to secure optimal pricing and delivery schedules. • Streamline requisition processing and oversee workflow to ensure timely and accurate order administration. • Confirm compliance with internal requirements to facilitate prompt and precise delivery to shop and field operations • Partner with internal teams to effectively forecast procurement needs and align supply with demand. • Assist warehouse operations with receiving, documenting, and fulfilling shop orders efficiently and accurately. • Address and resolve procurement issues, including urgent project-related material needs. • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, field teams, and internal stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and procurement best practices. Qualifications • Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent hands-on industry experience preferred. • Strong knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems is highly preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience with Dynamics GP or Google tools preferred. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with vendors. • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement. #danfth Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Notice to Prospective Employees Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here ( . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. Geographic Disclosure Compensation Range : $62,500-$75,000 Other Compensation : Bonus eligible Benefits : We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, and an employee assistance program. Email a Friend Email a Friend Job Locations US-NY-Tonawanda ID 2026-50607 Company John W. Danforth Company Category Procurement Position Type Full-Time Location Type Onsite Posted Date 5 days ago (6/19/2026 2:16 PM)