Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialists - are responsible for purchasing goods and services to ensure the best value, quality, and logistics. Includes monitoring and maintaining Open PO Reports, updating PO Dates, and reaching out to vendors for invoices when needed. After invoices are sent, Receiving in PO’s in a timely manner is key.

WHAT SETS HELIOS APART:

• Competitive hourly wages
• Health benefits start DAY ONE
• 401K with company match
• Paid holidays plus very generous PTO policy
• Career growth opportunities, promote from within culture

WHAT HELIOS NEEDS FROM YOU:

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers.
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested; clarifying items; recommending alternatives and authorizing payment for purchases.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
• processing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring that the necessary parts are delivered and obtained in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Responsible for supporting inventory tracking, tracking, and managing orders, and collaborating with other team members to ensure that the necessary parts are available when needed. 

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• High school education or GED required; Associates and/or bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year’s purchasing experience required.
• HVAC/R or related construction industry experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated purchasing experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer skills MS office, and other software applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• able to sit at a desk for extended period of time
• capacity to respond quickly and effectively with emergency requests
• must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in fast paced or high-pressure environments

Helios HVAC/R Services LLC determines compensation based on the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $20-$25 hour. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.