HVAC & Plumbing Procurement Specialist

Williams Companies, Inc; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee events

Job summary

Williams Plumbing in Belgrade, Montana, is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to manage purchasing and material coordination across operations. You will work with vendors, warehouse and field teams to ensure timely delivery of materials at cost-effective prices.

Responsibilities include PO creation and management, price and schedule negotiation, delivery coordination, and cost tracking. The role emphasizes strong vendor relationships and process improvements in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement in construction/mechanical contracting is preferred.
• Knowledge of trade materials and supply chain processes.
• Experience handling high volumes of POs and meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of shipping, logistics, invoicing, and job costing.
• Proficiency with procurement software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of materials and supplies from creation through completion.
• Build vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate deliveries with vendors, warehouse staff, field teams, and project stakeholders.
• Track purchases, costs, delivery dates, invoices, and procurement documentation.
• Manage material returns and vendor credits and paperwork.
• Support inventory billing, invoice reconciliation, and job costing.
• Monitor pricing, availability, lead times, freight costs, and market trends.
• Research new materials, tools, and equipment for performance, reliability, safety, and cost.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing and warehousing processes.

Skills

Organization

Negotiation

Vendor relationships

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Williams Plumbing in Belgrade, Montana, is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to manage purchasing and material coordination across operations. You will work with vendors, warehouse and field teams to ensure timely delivery of materials at cost-effective prices.

Responsibilities include PO creation and management, price and schedule negotiation, delivery coordination, and cost tracking. The role emphasizes strong vendor relationships and process improvements in a dynamic construction environment.