Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist Opportunity At Nextech Join the best in the industry at Nextech and embark on a rewarding career journey! For over 30 years, we've built our success on a foundation of quality, value, and integrity, fostering enduring partnerships with thousands of satisfied customers. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Nextech sets itself apart from other companies by being America's largest HVAC/R service provider. As we continue to grow, we're committed to offering an exceptional work experience for our employees with numerous opportunities for development and advancement. If you pride yourself on quality work, integrity, and dedication, we want you on our team. Nextech boasts outstanding review ratings on Indeed and Glassdoor, making it the premier destination for HVAC professionals. Elevate your career by joining Nextech today! What You'll Be Doing As a Purchasing Specialist at Nextech, you'll play a critical role in strengthening purchasing accuracy, spend visibility, and cost control across the organization. This is a hands‑on, analytical role where your insights directly influence smarter buying decisions and long‑term savings. Own and maintain accurate product costs, pricing, vendor details, part classifications, and purchasing data within our ERP system Monitor vendor spend, rogue spend, and purchasing activity to identify off‑contract buying and non‑compliant behavior Analyze purchase orders, pricing trends, and spend patterns to uncover cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements Compare actual purchases against negotiated vendor pricing to ensure pricing compliance and contract adherence Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to support vendor negotiations and continuous improvement initiatives Prepare and deliver recurring reports on vendor spend, rogue spend, pricing compliance, and savings opportunities for Operations and leadership Collaborate closely with internal partners to gather data, align purchasing activity, and support better purchasing discipline Proactively communicate vendor or office‑related issues to leadership Ensure all work is completed accurately and in compliance with company policies and client specifications Contribute positively to a professional, collaborative, and high‑integrity work environment Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and business goals What Makes Nextech Different? At Nextech, we believe great people deserve great support. We invest in your growth while providing stability, benefits, and opportunities that set us apart. Competitive pay aligned with your experience and impact Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more) 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing national organization Exposure to enterprise‑level purchasing, data, and analytics in the HVAC/R industry A culture rooted in Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Expertise, and putting Customers First Min Compensation USD $66,000.00/Yr. Max Compensation USD $78,000.00/Yr. What We're Looking For We're seeking a detail‑oriented, analytical professional who thrives in data‑driven environments and takes ownership of purchasing accuracy and compliance. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field (preferred) 3+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain management, or a similar role Expert‑level Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present complex data clearly Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and organization Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem‑solving skills Proficiency with ERP systems and the ability to learn new software quickly Power BI experience is a plus Previous purchasing or vendor management experience in the HVAC industry is strongly preferred Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across teams Physical Requirements Continuously able to work in office environment Continuously able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer printer Continuously able to sit at a computer for up to 8 hours Able to alternate between sitting and standing, as needed throughout the day Occasionally able to lift up to 15 lbs. Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching Rarely requires climbing Other requirements: May be required to use personal smartphone with a camera capable of reading a QR code for 2 factor authentication #J-18808-Ljbffr Nex-Tech