Procurement Specialist

Fortis Fire & Safety Inc.Orange, CA, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

At VFS, A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

We value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include :

2 weeks of paid vacation
1 week of paid sick time
10 Company Paid Holidays
Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)
Competitive pay
401k with company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Short-term Disability
Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities for our fire sprinkler and fire alarm projects. This role is vital in ensuring our field teams have the materials they need, when they need them, to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Source and purchase all parts and materials for fire sprinkler and fire alarm projects

Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in a timely and accurate manner

Coordinate with sales and operations teams to understand project needs and timelines

Communicate with vendors to negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules

Track orders and ensure timely delivery to job sites or warehouse

Maintain and update procurement records and inventory systems

Resolve issues related to order discrepancies, returns, and backorders

Assist in improving procurement processes and vendor relationships

Required Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred)

2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (fire protection industry preferred)

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software / ERP systems

Knowledge of fire protection materials and terminology is a plus

Compensation

$30.00 - $38.00 / hour depending on experience

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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