Procurement Specialist

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.