Purchasing Specialist

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic, motivated Purchasing Specialist to support and optimize procurement operations, vendor relationships, and inventory management to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of equipment and supplies. This role is responsible for sourcing and procuring portable cooling equipment, HVAC components, and related supplies to support rental operations and customer demand. This role ensures timely availability of equipment, cost efficiency, and strong vendor partnerships in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase portable air conditioners, chillers, heaters, fans, and HVAC components
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms with equipment manufacturers and suppliers
• Manage inventory levels across warehouses to ensure equipment availability for rentals and sales
• Issue and track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of equipment and parts
• Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to forecast demand based on seasonal trends (e.g., peak summer cooling needs)
• Work with accounts payable to Identify and onboard new vendors for HVAC equipment, parts, and maintenance supplies
• Monitor supplier performance, including quality, pricing, and delivery reliability
• Resolve issues related to damaged equipment, delayed shipments, or incorrect orders
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and inventory data in ERP systems
• Analyze market trends and recommend cost-saving initiatives
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience working with data management systems.
• 1+ years of experience in sales process and invoicing
• 1+ years of experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce, M3 Experience
• 3+ years of CRM Experience
• Previous experience in the rental, HVAC, or similar industries
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 29 April 2026

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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.