Hiring: Procurement Specialist Company: Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical Location: Nashville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:06:37 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Apex, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •3+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory, distribution, warehouse operations, or a closely related field. Required Skills: •Supplier Performance and Cost Control •Build productive supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable to negotiated pricing, service levels, and program requirements. •Conduct supplier, invoice, cost, and counter-visit audits; identify pricing discrepancies and pursue timely corrective action and credits. •Validate rebate performance, contract utilization, and supplier compliance; escalate recurring issues with clear supporting data. •Represent assigned markets in supplier reviews, procurement discussions, and local negotiations within established authority. •Lead warehouse and inventory reviews, including ABC analysis, cycle-count discipline, min/max settings, stockout risk, excess inventory, and obsolete material. •Partner with operations to optimize warehouse and technician truck stock around demand, service levels, and working-capital goals. •Support and monitor vendor-managed inventory and consignment programs, including controls, reconciliation, and performance reporting. Qualifications: •Demonstrated ability to analyze spend, pricing, inventory, and operational data and convert findings into practical action. •Strong supplier-management, negotiation, problem-solving, and follow-through skills. •Advanced Excel capability; experience with Coupa, ServiceTitan , Power BI, or similar platforms is preferred. •Demonstrated capacity to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority and communicate effectively with field teams, suppliers, and senior leaders. •Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the confidence to challenge gaps professionally and respectfully. •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. •Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned market area, with increased travel during integrations and major implementations. Compensation: •$90,000 - $115,000 / year •Target total compensation: $90,000–$115,000 (base + bonus) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!