Director of Strategic Procurement

Zephyr is the first tech-enabled home services platform designed to empower technicians and delight homeowners. We are focused on perfecting the home services experience from the inside out. We do this by investing in our technicians to consistently deliver trusted service through our local brands. Zephyr combines operational excellence, digital intelligence, and enhanced talent development practices to create the best environment for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical technicians to practice their craft. A better technician experience leads to a better customer experience.

About the Role

Zephyr is looking for a Director of Strategic Procurement to own vendor & inventory management. In addition, this person will be responsible for negotiating national agreements with OEMs and distributors. This is a full-time role that will report into the Vice President of Operations and be fully remote.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Responsible for vendor management, inventory management, and materials and equipment purchasing for Zephyr.  
• Responsible for reducing expenses by: 
• (1) negotiating special Zephyr pricing and volume rebates with original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and distributors;
• (2) ensuring that all vendors honor Zephyr-negotiated pricing and volume rebates; 
• (3) ensuring that Zephyr Branches purchase from Zephyr-preferred vendors; and 
• (4) sharing efficient / data-driven best practices for purchasing and logistics with all Zephyr Branches. 
• Establish and promulgate Zephyr policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for purchasing, receiving, efficient warehouse operations, vehicle materials stock, materials replenishment, vehicle acquisitions, and vehicle maintenance to all current Zephyr Branches and all new Zephyr acquisitions or greenfield Branch growth.  
• Create a culture of efficient Technician support at all Zephyr Branches ensuring that the logistics system reduces opportunity costs by ensuring that technicians receive all of the materials that they need in the most efficient manner. 

We’d Love to Hear From You if You Have:

• HVAC experience, preferably OEM or distributor experience, is required
• Experience with vendor management
• Experience with negotiating price reductions
• Excited to join a quickly growing start-up

The pay for this position is $150,000/year or more depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Equity and other incentive pay may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. 

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive Pay: Significant base salary and bonus opportunity
• Benefits: We offer top-notch benefits!
• Various medical, dental & vision plans, including 100% employer covered options for you and your family
• 401(k) match up to 3.5%
• 100% Company paid long & short-term disability and life insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement and work-from-home stipend
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Training and Career Growth: We are scaling quickly and would support this person’s career growth and development
• Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and a paid Parental Leave Policy

Zephyr and it's companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.