Senior HVAC Purchasing Specialist

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Midwest Distribution is seeking a Purchasing Agent III to lead cost-effective procurement of HVAC equipment and supplies. You will work across departments to align inventory with business needs and master ERP systems to support growth.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in purchasing, a business degree, HVAC knowledge, and strong negotiation skills. On-site roles across Wisconsin locations emphasize teamwork and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience and/or knowledge of purchasing practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• HVAC industry knowledge preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (P21) preferred.
• Ability to think critically under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standardized purchasing procedures across locations.
• Maintain excellent internal and external customer service levels.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and efficiency gains.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best value.
• Source products and services to support sales and inquiries.
• Stay up to date with HVAC industry trends and customer needs.
• Use Prophet 21 ERP and Blue Ridge platforms to manage orders and inventory.
• Collaborate with Operations and Accounts Payable on issues and recovery actions.
• Create reports to support procurement decisions.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Client communication

ERP systems (P21)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Prophet 21 ERP system

Blue Ridge platform

Job description

Rheem Midwest Distribution is seeking a Purchasing Agent III to lead cost-effective procurement of HVAC equipment and supplies. You will work across departments to align inventory with business needs and master ERP systems to support growth.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in purchasing, a business degree, HVAC knowledge, and strong negotiation skills. On-site roles across Wisconsin locations emphasize teamwork and efficiency.