Strategic Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Sila Services; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Service Company, serving the Chicagoland area, seeks a Procurement Specialist in Northbrook, IL to manage sourcing, purchasing, and inventory coordination for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. You will work closely with field supervisors, warehouse personnel, dispatchers, and vendors to keep stock at optimal levels and secure competitive pricing.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, negotiation ability, and proficiency with purchasing software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, inventory or supply chain experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase HVAC, plumbing, electrical materials, tools and consumables.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes for competitive pricing and quality.
• Negotiate pricing, volume discounts, rebates, and vendor agreements.
• Issue and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor purchase requests and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Maintain inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs.
• Coordinate stock replenishment and emergency orders.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; evaluate performance.
• Track backorders and communicate delivery dates.
• Prepare purchasing reports for management and ensure compliance.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Inventory management software

Purchasing software

Job description

AA Service Company, serving the Chicagoland area, seeks a Procurement Specialist in Northbrook, IL to manage sourcing, purchasing, and inventory coordination for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. You will work closely with field supervisors, warehouse personnel, dispatchers, and vendors to keep stock at optimal levels and secure competitive pricing.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, negotiation ability, and proficiency with purchasing software.