Purchasing and Inventory Specialist
$56,000 - $70,000 / year
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Job Description
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Review project plans, takeoff lists, and BOMs to determine all materials needed.
- Create purchase orders, obtain quotes, and negotiate pricing and terms with vendors.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers.
- Track and manage backorders, lead times, shipping schedules, and delivery confirmations.
- Coordinate with project managers, warehouse team, and field staff regarding material needs and delivery timelines.
- Oversee inventory systems and stock levels; assist with organizing the warehouse as needed.
- Ensure all materials are tagged with job names and follow internal purchasing workflows.
- Resolve discrepancies with shipments, invoices, or damaged goods.
- Monitor budget impacts and help control material costs.
- Maintain accurate digital records and documentation within company systems (ex. QuickBooks, D-Tools, procurement software).
- Support process improvement and standardization initiatives.
- Experience in purchasing or materials management required; electrical or AV industry experience strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of electrical, low-voltage, or AV materials and components.
- Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
- Exceptional organization, time-management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to read basic electrical plans, BOMs, or scope documents (preferred).
- Proficiency with purchasing or project management software; D-Tools experience a plus.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
About Us
We have been providing electrical and other services since 1986 when Steve Sullivan founded Carry the Light Electric. As our offerings expanded so did our name. With the addition of new team specialist, we created a separate division to focus on audio, video, lighting, automation, and shading called CTL-AVL (Carry the Light Audio Video Lighting). The response from clients, contractors, and other trade partners loved the idea of a single contactor to handle all their wiring needs. To help reduce the confusion with the different names, we now primarily operate under the name CTL Companies.
Smart Home Integration offers a tremendous growth opportunity for a variety of skill sets including sales, technician, project management, operations and more.
According to CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology industry, the most recent 2021 Integrated Home Market Analysis reports the estimated value of the integrated home market at $20.1B. Categories experiencing the most growth include lighting, motorized shades, lighting control, and networking. Smart Home Integrators offer careers in sales, operations, marketing, project management, finance, merchandising, purchasing, technical trades, and customer service. If you’re seeking to make an impact from the start of your career, spark impressive change, learn new or innovative skills, and most importantly, gain success in a field that rewards ambitious hard workers, a Smart Home Integration opportunity is for you!
Benefits of working in Smart Home Integration
Opportunity for Growth
If you want a responsible and engaging position in a fun environment, why not choose the Smart Home Integration sector. With the proper training and career road map, you can write your own ticket!
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As consumers focus on improving and connecting their lives at home, growth in the smart home sector is booming.
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