Purchasing & Inventory Specialist – Smart Home Integration
$48–$60k/yr | Procurement & Inventory | AV & Smart Home | Tampa
Hive designs and installs high-end home automation systems for some of Tampa’s most beautiful homes. We’re growing fast and looking for an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Specialist who takes pride in meticulous organization, understands the details of AV equipment, and wants to work with a team that actually cares about quality.
This is a key operational role. We’re looking for someone who can manage inventory accurately, make smart purchasing decisions, and ensure our field teams have exactly what they need, when they need it.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be trusted to oversee our comprehensive purchasing and inventory operations, including:
Sourcing and purchasing AV and low-voltage equipment, parts, and materialsMaintaining accurate inventory records and conducting regular warehouse auditsTracking company assets from the warehouse to the job site to prevent lossProviding coordination for AP/AR to ensure our finance team has the right informationReconciling purchase orders to support the finance departmentCollaborating with project managers and technicians to align purchasing with project schedulesAnalyzing inventory data and purchasing trends to identify cost savingsYou won’t be just pushing paper. Your meticulous organization ensures our integration projects run seamlessly from start to finish.
What We’re Looking For
This role is a great fit if you:
Have 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, or operationsHave prior experience or strong familiarity with Smart Home systems and AV equipmentTake pride in meticulous attention to detail, especially with complex part numbers and financial dataAre tech-savvy and proficient in inventory management software and QuickBooksHave strong communication skills to work effectively with vendors and our internal teamCan make data-driven decisions and solve problems proactivelyNot a fit if:
You dislike detailed record-keeping or keeping spaces organizedYou get overwhelmed by tracking multiple moving parts and project schedulesYou prefer to just place orders without verifying accuracy, tracking delivery, or ensuring finance has what they needPay & Benefits
$48,000–$60,000 per year, depending on experienceFull-time, steady workHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time offOpportunity for advancement as the company growsWhy Hive
Work with the latest smart home and AV technologyA pivotal role where your organization directly impacts project successA team that values craftsmanship and professionalismClear expectations, solid communication, and respect for your skillsetRoom to grow as we scaleIf you’re an organized professional who wants to take ownership of inventory and procurement for a company that takes pride in its work, we’d love to talk.
-The Hive Team
Smart Home Integration offers a tremendous growth opportunity for a variety of skill sets including sales, technician, project management, operations, and more.
Hive is a fast-growing company with lots of room for growth! We’re proud to say that we made it to the Inc. 5000 which is an elite showcase of the most noteworthy cases of company growth and development over the last year.
Who is Hive?
We are Custom Integrators! We specialize in home and commercial automation also known as smart home technologies. We build custom systems that can include but are not limited to TVs, speakers, entertainment spaces, theaters, security systems, and any other gadgets that can be added to automate one's environment.
Opportunity for Growth
We’re looking for fun, energetic, detail-oriented, and results-driven individuals to help us rise to the top of our industry!
You’ll be working with a group of like-minded individuals who typically describe Hive as a home away from home. If you or someone you know is in search of something unique and unlike any other industry out there, apply within!
This is “opportunity” knocking!
-The Hive Team