What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC & Plumbing Purchasing Specialist position at HL Bowman Careers?
Take Ownership of the Details That Drive Our Success
If you thrive in a structured environment, take pride in exactness, and enjoy mastering complex information, this role is built for you. As our HVAC & Plumbing Purchasing Coordinator, you’ll become the expert behind our pricing, procurement, and job-costing accuracy. You’ll work in a fast-moving environment where your analytical skill, urgency, and attention to detail directly impact operational performance.
What You’ll Own
Pricing, Procurement & Vendor Control
- Maintain and update equipment and material pricing in Ply & Service Titan daily with extreme accuracy
- Analyze vendor pricing independently and negotiate improved terms
- Enforce current SOPs that ensure pricing stability and prevent unexpected changes
- Ensure all team members follow correct ordering procedures
- Verify proper receiving of all materials and equipment with the warehouse team
- Partner with accounting to confirm invoice accuracy before payment
- Assist with high priority purchasing and ordering when needed
Job Costing & Data-Driven Insights
- Track equipment, materials, and labor costs for every job
- Compare estimated versus actual cost and dig into discrepancies
- Identify cost-savings, pattern shifts, and opportunities for improvement
- Build expertise through detailed self-analysis of data and outcomes
What You Bring
- A natural drive for accuracy, structure, and mastery of complex information
- Strong analytical instincts - you enjoy diving into data and forming your own conclusions
- High mental stamina, with the ability to juggle shifting priorities and deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence negotiating with vendors
- Strong communication and the ability to keep processes tight and consistent
- A preference for orderly, systematic workflows, but the speed and intensity to handle pressure when it comes
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Clear, structured processes that let you excel
- Continuous improvement culture that rewards expertise
- 401(k) with company match, health/dental/vision benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- A stable environment where precision is valued and your mastery makes a measurable difference