Purchasing Associate HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Company

Hurlburt Heating and Plumbing; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Company events

Employee discounts

HSA account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hurlburt Heating and Plumbing is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Associate to manage purchasing, inventory, and warehouse coordination. You’ll ensure technicians have the right parts, place stock orders, manage the PO lifecycle, and build vendor relationships to keep parts flowing efficiently.

The role requires 1+ year in purchasing/inventory, Excel proficiency, and forklift cert. You’ll work in-person with physical inventory and the team daily.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in purchasing, inventory, warehouse, parts counter, or inside sales.
• Comfortable splitting your day between a computer and the warehouse floor.
• Solid with Excel and able to learn a new inventory system quickly.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand, bend, and move throughout the day.
• Nice to have HVAC, plumbing, or electrical supply house experience.
• Experience with ServiceTitan or a similar ERP/inventory platform.
• Current forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Place stock orders and source special-order parts for technicians.
• Own the purchase order lifecycle from placement through delivery.
• Build vendor relationships — and lean on them to expedite parts and hold competitive pricing.
• Receive shipments, stock materials, and stage parts for upcoming jobs.
• Run cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Track item velocity and usage to keep stock levels right — not too thin, not tied up.
• Unload deliveries and keep the warehouse clean and organized.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack (training available).

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Excel

Forklift operation

ERP system

Tools

ServiceTitan

ERP software

Job description

*Job Description:*Our HVAC, plumbing, and electrical techs are only as fast as the parts in their vans. You’re the person who makes sure the right material is in the right place before they ever need to ask... and have fun doing it!Hurlburt Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical has served homeowners since 1959. We’re a growing team that takes the details seriously — and we’re hiring a Purchasing & Inventory Associate to help build our purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations.*This role combines purchasing, inventory management, and warehouse coordination *to ensure our technicians have the parts and materials they need to serve our customers efficiently.*What you’ll do** Place stock orders and source special-order parts for technicians* Own the purchase order lifecycle from placement through delivery* Build vendor relationships — and lean on them to expedite parts and hold competitive pricing* Receive shipments, stock materials, and stage parts for upcoming jobs* Run cycle counts and inventory audits* Track item velocity and usage to keep stock levels right — not too thin, not tied up* Unload deliveries and keep the warehouse clean and organized* Operate a forklift and pallet jack (training available)*A typical day*Receive a pallet of HVAC parts and get it stocked. Order material for the week’s plumbing, HVAC or electrical installs. Track down a hard-to-find part a tech needs today. Run cycle counts on your fastest-moving SKUs. Stage equipment for tomorrow’s install crew.*What we’re looking for:**Required** 1+ years in purchasing, inventory, warehouse, parts counter, or inside sales* Comfortable splitting your day between a computer and the warehouse floor* Solid with Excel and able to learn a new inventory system quickly* Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand, bend, and move throughout the day*Nice to have** HVAC, plumbing, or electrical supply house experience* Experience with ServiceTitan or a similar ERP/inventory platform* Current forklift certificationYou’ll do well here if you’re the kind of person who can’t leave a shelf disorganized, who’d rather solve a supply problem than escalate it, and who gets satisfaction out of a tech having exactly what they need without having to chase it.*Why Work at Hurlburt?**We believe great people deserve great support. Our team enjoys:** Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance* 401(k) with Company Match* Paid Holidays* Paid Vacation* Company Events & Team Gatherings* Employee Discounts* A Positive, Team-Oriented Work Environment*Opportunities for Career Growth*Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person