Director of Purchasing and Inventory Control

Job Summary

The Director of Purchasing & Inventory Control for the HVAC Department is responsible for overseeing all procurement and inventory management activities related to HVAC equipment, materials, and supplies. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing strategies, accurate inventory levels, optimized stocking processes, vendor management, contract negotiations, and strong internal controls to support field operations and company objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supplier performance for HVAC materials and equipment.

• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management to ensure reliable and cost-effective procurement.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and operations teams to forecast purchasing needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.

• Establish and maintain inventory control procedures to minimize waste and ensure adequate supply levels.

• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and pricing fluctuations to inform purchasing decisions.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements related to HVAC procurement.

• Drive process improvements and implement cost-saving initiatives within the purchasing function.

• Analyze purchasing data and generate reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.

• Lead and develop a team of purchasing and inventory professionals, fostering a culture of efficiency and accountability.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervising, scheduling, assigning, monitoring and evaluating work of assigned staff are responsibilities for supervisory positions. Responsible for leading and developing a team of purchasing and inventory professionals.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and inventory budgets, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and optimal stocking strategies.

• Review and approve invoices, expense reports, inventory adjustments, and vendor contracts.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities, reduce carrying costs, and implement strategic initiatives to optimize spending and material flow.

Key Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain management, ideally within HVAC or construction materials environments.

• Certifications: Relevant procurement or supply chain certifications preferred.

• Skills: Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure favorable pricing and contract terms; Knowledge of HVAC systems, components, equipment, and industry suppliers; Strong understanding of inventory control principles, warehouse operations, and materials management best practices; Experience with ERP systems, procurement software, and inventory management tools; Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; Strong leadership and team management abilities; Effective communication and relationship-building skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities; Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily indoors. Lighting is artificial. Equipment used includes standard office equipment i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, printer and copier.

• Physical demands include sitting, repetitive use of hands, grasping, walking, standing, bending over, climbing, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling and light lifting as required to perform job duties.

• Hours and days are primarily Monday through Friday with some overtime and weekends required.

Position Requires

• Contact with Blue Mountain Inc. employees and outside vendors.

BENEFITS

• Company Vehicle (for qualifying positions)

• 401k

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Pay Transparency: This job posting may span more than one career level. In addition to base salary, this job may be eligible to participate in our corporate discretionary bonus program, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission.

• Additionally, Blue Mountain offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, vacation, and sick leave.

• To learn more, please visit https://bluemountainair.net/careers/.

EEO STATEMENT

Blue Mountain is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Blue Mountain is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.