Purchasing Specialist

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or some college coursework in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, preferred.

• 1–2 years of purchasing or procurement experience, strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting field service, construction, MRO, or distribution environments, preferred.
• Exposure to ERP or purchasing systems, strongly preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain procedures, resolve issues, and coordinate cross-functionally without formal authority.

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Oracle Fusion.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn industry-specific materials, vendor programs, and terminology.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with Summit’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods.

Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and work alone and with others.

The employee will be occasionally required to travel.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents

• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)