Summit Companies
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for executing purchasing activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and vendor coordination. This role manages routine and job-specific orders, participates in quoting and sourcing activities, and supports broader procurement goals. Agents are expected to demonstrate sound purchasing judgment, a strong understanding of systems and vendors, and an increasing familiarity with the fire and life safety industry.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :
Perform daily purchasing responsibilities, including issuing POs for job and inventory needs in Oracle Fusion.
Manage standard RFQs and coordinate sourcing efforts for assigned categories or branch needs.
Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, delivery timelines, and freight terms.
Monitor order acknowledgments and lead times; proactively follow up to ensure on-time delivery.
Support inventory purchasing based on usage patterns and stocking plans.
Identify and suggest alternate products or vendors when needed due to cost, availability, or urgency.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Warehouse, and Field Operations to resolve order or invoice discrepancies.
Use Salesforce Lightning to support quoting visibility and maintain communication with internal stakeholders.
Ensure purchasing records, part details, and system fields are accurate and compliant with policy.
Assist in the training of new Specialists through informal peer support.
Escalate complex issues to the Purchasing Lead or Supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.
Education, Training, Certifications:
Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:
3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, strongly preferred.
Experience supporting job-based purchasing and/or inventory replenishment.
Industry experience in construction, fire protection, or technical service environments, preferred.
Familiarity with vendor programs, sourcing logic, and purchasing standards.
Communication Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with vendors, internal teams, and operations leaders.
Clear and professional documentation practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, required.
Experience with Oracle Fusion, highly preferred.
Experience with Salesforce Lightning, preferred.
Systems and Software Skills:
Other Qualifications:
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.
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
Physical Requirements:
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
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, Affincative 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.
About Us Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!
Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.
Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice
for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.
The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.
Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
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
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Our Core Values PIPE
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)
Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Job Info
Job Identification 2638
Job Category Purchasing / Supply Chain
Posting Date 01/15/2026, 04:12 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1812 Cargo Court Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40299, US
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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :
Perform daily purchasing responsibilities, including issuing POs for job and inventory needs in Oracle Fusion.
Manage standard RFQs and coordinate sourcing efforts for assigned categories or branch needs.
Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, delivery timelines, and freight terms.
Monitor order acknowledgments and lead times; proactively follow up to ensure on-time delivery.
Support inventory purchasing based on usage patterns and stocking plans.
Identify and suggest alternate products or vendors when needed due to cost, availability, or urgency.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Warehouse, and Field Operations to resolve order or invoice discrepancies.
Use Salesforce Lightning to support quoting visibility and maintain communication with internal stakeholders.
Ensure purchasing records, part details, and system fields are accurate and compliant with policy.
Assist in the training of new Specialists through informal peer support.
Escalate complex issues to the Purchasing Lead or Supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.
Education, Training, Certifications:
Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:
3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, strongly preferred.
Experience supporting job-based purchasing and/or inventory replenishment.
Industry experience in construction, fire protection, or technical service environments, preferred.
Familiarity with vendor programs, sourcing logic, and purchasing standards.
Communication Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with vendors, internal teams, and operations leaders.
Clear and professional documentation practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, required.
Experience with Oracle Fusion, highly preferred.
Experience with Salesforce Lightning, preferred.
Systems and Software Skills:
Other Qualifications:
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.
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
Physical Requirements:
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
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, Affincative 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.
About Us Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!
Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.
Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice
for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.
The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.
Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
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
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Our Core Values PIPE
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)
Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Job Info
Job Identification 2638
Job Category Purchasing / Supply Chain
Posting Date 01/15/2026, 04:12 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1812 Cargo Court Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40299, US
#J-18808-Ljbffr