JOB DETAILS

Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

CompanyDixie Electric, Plumbing, Air and Doors
LocationMontgomery
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 10, 2026
About The Company
Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air is Central Alabama’s trusted electrical, plumbing and air contractor. Since 1908, our family-owned business has earned a reputation for quality work and unmatched customer focus. Our employees are next to none: We take very seriously the importance of providing employees with both technical and customer service training. Everyone in the company attends training sessions of one kind or another. Training is conducted on everything from greeting customers on the phone to the use of the latest technology. Our Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC technicians are background checked, drug tested and professionally trained. They attend weekly in-house training sessions and attend professional training to update their technical skills. The management team meets with staff on a regular basis to discuss each employee’s personal and professional goals and how the company can help to achieve them. Dixie invests in only the finest electricians plumbers, and technicians and the end result is low employee turnover and high customer satisfaction, repeat business and referrals. Everybody wins! Our work speaks for itself: Dixie handles everything from industrial and commercial new construction to everyday service calls for businesses and homeowners. Operations are divided equally between electrical construction, and our industrial, commercial, residential service departments. We also provide Electrical Preventive Maintenance (infrared, ultrasound, power quality) inspection testing and Arc Flash Risk Assessment services. Our designed method of testing the electrical distribution system provides the highest amount of protection while greatly reducing the chances of future costly repairs. Our programs keep client’s properties looking great, functioning properly, and most importantly, safe. These programs allows us to be the client's “eyes and ears” and aware of current issues at properties and informed of their urgency and/or importance.
About the Role

Description

  

What You will be responsible for: 

  • Manage and maintain the inventory database working under the direction of the purchasing manager.
  • Track inventory of company tools and materials and ensure timely replenishment to prevent stockout or excess inventory. 
  • Submit purchase orders for new stock up to the pre-authorized limit. 
  • Utilize data in the inventory database to create inventory reports and forecast demands. 
  • Manage inventory by stocking and cataloging products.
  • Establish and maintain a backup source for high-demand items.
  • Create and maintain a relationship with vendors
  • Receive invoices from vendors and work with vendors to update current pricing.  
  • Conduct periodic inventory audits.
  • Perform essential office tasks, including but not limited to data entry and filing
  • Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

  


  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
  • Proficient typing skills. 
  • Proficient with Microsoft office and excel (ability to use formulas/basic calculations/create charts).
  • Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations.
  • Able to pass a background check and drug screen. 
  • Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical material preferred.
  • Prior experience utilizing an inventory software preferred. 
  • ServiceTitan software experience preferred. 
Key Skills
Inventory ManagementPurchasingData EntryMicrosoft ExcelVendor ManagementForecastingInventory AuditingCommunication SkillsOrganizationBasic Mathematics
Categories
LogisticsAdministrativeTradesConstructionManufacturing
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the inventory database to ensure timely replenishment of tools and materials while preventing stockouts. Establish vendor relationships, handle purchase orders, and conduct periodic inventory audits.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
106
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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