Purchaser

About the Role

The Purchasing Agent drives procurement of direct and indirect materials to support service delivery while adhering to CoolSys’s quality‑managed purchasing policies. Core duties involve creating purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining accurate records, monitoring deliveries, resolving pricing or invoice discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with customer contracts. The role also focuses on building strong supplier relationships and continuous process improvement. • Place purchase orders through the department’s system in line with company policies. • Build and maintain rapport with suppliers, service managers and technicians in the assigned region. • Communicate quotes, bids and purchase status to field employees and customers. • Resolve pricing and invoice issues promptly while adhering to financial controls. • Review requisitions, create and track purchase orders, and verify vendor compliance. • Negotiate supplier quotes, manage RMAs, and monitor on‑time delivery metrics. • Maintain purchasing reports, cost lists and update third‑party systems per contract guidelines. • Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives to increase procurement efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸purchase orders
• ▸supplier negotiation
• ▸vendor compliance
• ▸delivery tracking
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸process improvement

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or possess at least ten years of sourcing experience, along with a minimum of five years in service‑industry or high‑rate production procurement. Required skills include advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, strong analytical and communication abilities, detail‑orientation, and the capacity to work independently or within a team. Knowledge of refrigeration product purchasing policies and excellent customer‑service aptitude are essential. CoolSys invites motivated professionals to join its family of 27 brands, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity. The company conducts pre‑employment background and drug screenings and will consider applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Finance, or 10+ years of sourcing experience. • Minimum five years of sourcing in a service or high‑rate production environment, including RFP/RFQ preparation and negotiations. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) with strong analytical capabilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact with senior leadership. • Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated and capable of thriving in both independent and team settings. • Knowledge of refrigeration product and service purchasing policies and practices.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸10+ years
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸analytical
• ▸communication
• ▸refrigeration

Benefits

Employees receive a competitive hourly wage of $26‑$32 and a comprehensive benefits suite that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, paid vacation, holidays and a floating holiday, plus a 401(k) plan with company match. Additional perks feature company‑sponsored life insurance, optional AD&D and disability plans, tuition reimbursement, extensive employee discounts, pet insurance, legal and ID‑theft protection. • Competitive hourly wage of $26‑$32 plus comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. • Paid vacation, holidays, floating holiday and a 401(k) plan with company match. • Company‑sponsored life insurance, optional AD&D and short/long‑term disability coverage. • Tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, pet insurance, legal plan and ID‑theft protection.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time