Procurement Specialist - Hunton Distribution - The Hunton Group

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.