Procurement Specialist - Hunton Distribution - The Hunton Group
Houston, TX
About the Job
Hunton Distribution, a division of Hunton Group in Houston, TX (www.huntongroup.com), has a new and exciting opportunity for you to join our organization as a Territory Manager. Selected candidate will be responsible for performing professional business to business sales and assist customers in business development of owners and key personnel. This position requires a self-starting, well organized individual to develop and maintain sales territory in the Houston metropolitan area. Customer base will comprise of residential HVAC owners, self-servicing end users, and commercial contractors.
Come work for an industry leader that has been recognized both locally and nationally as one of the Top Places to Work!
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible pricing and terms.
- Grow and maintain vendor relationships and develop stock strategy with a variety of suppliers.
- Maintain the Product and Sourcing Team's position as the center of excellence and product knowledge experts for both stocked product lines and non-stock special order capabilities.
- Identify, quote, sell, and fulfill special-order products.
- Collaborate with internal departments, including Purchasing, Inside Sales, Counter Sales, Outside Sales, and Warehouse teams to ensure customer satisfaction and increase revenue.
- Lead product training efforts within all HD branches.
- Collaborate with the purchasing department to monitor and modify stock levels.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery of products to meet operational needs.
- Create, implement, and maintain store merchandising design and product planograms.
- Assist in product cataloging and promotional efforts.
- Assist in training and customer onboarding with HD self-serve tools (eStore, ComfortSite, etc.)
- Manage and process purchase orders in alignment with internal policies.
- Resolve supply chain issues such as delivery delays or product quality concerns.
- Maintain procurement records, including supplier contracts, invoices, and order logs.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Skills Required:
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Attention to detail and the ability to analyze data and trends.
- Knowledge of HVAC products and industry (preferred).
- Experience with purchasing software or ERP systems (preferred).
Education and/or Experience Required:
- Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred).
- 3-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within the HVAC industry.