HVAC Purchasing Specialist - Temp-to-Hire

AppleOne Employment Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Pasadena, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer for a temp-to-hire role supporting purchasing operations in an industrial facilities and infrastructure environment. You will build vendor relationships, support field and sales teams, and manage a high volume of purchase orders to keep materials moving on time.

Ideal candidates are organized, customer-service driven, quick to learn, and proficient in HVAC purchasing with strong data entry and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, buyer, service operations, construction, HVAC, or industrial support role.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of HVAC parts, equipment, accessories, manufacturers, and local vendor resources.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Purchase HVAC-related materials, equipment, supplies, and parts for service operations and field personnel.
• Process high-volume purchase orders, subcontract documents, vendor credits, warranty items, and purchasing data entry.
• Coordinate with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, shipping and receiving, and internal departments.
• Manage vendor follow-up, pricing awareness, parts research, and purchasing deadlines with urgency.
• Research hard-to-find parts, monitor vendor pricing trends, maintain authorized vendor lists, and follow up on delivery commitments.
• Support shipping and receiving, tool crib check-in/check-out, copier and service calls, and other operational needs.

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services in Pasadena, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer for a temp-to-hire role supporting purchasing operations in an industrial facilities and infrastructure environment. You will build vendor relationships, support field and sales teams, and manage a high volume of purchase orders to keep materials moving on time.

Ideal candidates are organized, customer-service driven, quick to learn, and proficient in HVAC purchasing with strong data entry and Excel skills.