Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

Jackson Comfort Services; Northfield Center Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

401K with employer match

Company-paid Short-term and Long-term

Company-paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jackson Comfort Services, a trusted plumbing, heating, and air conditioning provider serving the Cleveland and Akron area, seeks a Procurement Specialist to source HVAC, plumbing, and electrical materials, manage supplier relations, and optimize inventory. The role supports operations across service teams and requires strong analytical and negotiation skills.

You will negotiate pricing, manage purchase orders, and ensure timely availability of materials while partnering with internal teams to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, inventory, or supply chain experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with inventory management systems and purchasing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase HVAC, plumbing, electrical materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Negotiate pricing, volume discounts, rebates, and vendor agreements.
• Issue and manage purchase orders and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Work with internal teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and coordinate stock replenishment.
• Monitor usage trends, backorders, and emergency orders.
• Conduct inventory audits and help reduce excess inventory and stockouts.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and distributors.
• Evaluate vendor performance and resolve pricing, delivery, quality, and invoice issues.
• Identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare purchasing and inventory reports for management.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Purchasing software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

Jackson Comfort Services is a one-stop Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning company that has been serving homeowners in Cleveland and Akron, OH since 1920. Our technical expertise and high level of customer satisfaction has led to explosive growth, so we're seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to grow with us.

Are you looking for stability, great benefits, advancement opportunities, and a best-in-class compensation plan that rewards you for your hard work? Come join the Jackson Comfort team and experience what it's like to be part of a company that also works for YOU.

What We Do

We are a team of home service experts who go the extra mile to ensure peak performance for our customers' air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Do you have strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills? Do you enjoy building vendor relationships, managing inventory, negotiating pricing, and working in a fast-paced environment?

Then we want to talk to you.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K with employer match
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Procurement & Purchasing

• Source and purchase HVAC, plumbing, electrical materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Negotiate pricing, volume discounts, rebates, and vendor agreements.
• Issue and manage purchase orders and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Work with internal teams to ensure materials are available when needed.

Inventory & Vendor Management

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and coordinate stock replenishment.
• Monitor usage trends, backorders, and emergency orders.
• Conduct inventory audits and help reduce excess inventory and stockouts.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and distributors.
• Evaluate vendor performance and resolve pricing, delivery, quality, and invoice issues.
• Identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.

Operations Support

• Work closely with managers, field supervisors, warehouse personnel, and service teams to understand material needs.
• Support HVAC, plumbing, electrical, warehouse, and fleet operations with procurement needs.
• Assist with large project and equipment purchases.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor documentation.
• Prepare purchasing and inventory reports for management.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and reduce costs.

• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, inventory, or supply chain experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with inventory management systems and purchasing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction, or home services.
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment, plumbing materials, and electrical components.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and inventory controls.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and pricing agreements.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to build strong vendor relationships while keeping our operations running efficiently.

The right candidate will help ensure our teams have the right materials, at the right time, at the right cost.

EOE M/F/D/V

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