Comfort Temp
About Us
Comfort Temp Company is the parent organization of CT Mechanical and Comfort Temp Heating & Air, leading Florida's HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical contracting industry since 1985. Headquartered in Gainesville, with branch offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa, we deliver trusted solutions in design-build construction, service, and maintenance across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
As a family-founded and values-driven organization, we've built a reputation for professionalism, innovation, and integrity. Today, Comfort Temp Company is a growing multi-division enterprise with over 250 employees serving businesses, institutions, and homeowners throughout the state. Position Summary
The Purchasing Manager oversees company-wide procurement of materials, equipment, sub-services, and MRO to support construction and service operations. You'll build strategies that reduce total cost of ownership, improve supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery to job sites and warehouses-while aligning purchasing plans with estimating, project management, and field execution. Key Responsibilities • Own the purchasing strategy across branches: set category strategies (equipment, controls, copper/refrigerants, sheet metal, fasteners/PPE, subcontracted trades), drive cost reduction, and maintain target service levels. • Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team; establish KPIs for cost savings, OTIF (on-time/in-full), lead-time reliability, and inventory turns. • Negotiate pricing, rebates, consignment, and terms with OEMs, distributors, and service vendors; manage annual and project-specific agreements. • Build and maintain preferred-supplier programs and price books; run competitive events (RFQs) with structured bid tabs for transparency. • Partner with estimating and preconstruction to lock pricing for bids and secure quotes aligned to project schedules and specifications. • Coordinate with project managers, warehouse, and service operations to forecast demand, plan buys, schedule deliveries, and mitigate supply risk. • Oversee PO processing, approval workflows, and audit-ready documentation; ensure compliance with company policy and segregation of duties. • Monitor market trends (metals, compressors, controls, freight) to anticipate cost fluctuations; communicate risk and opportunities to leaders. • Qualify new suppliers, lead supplier audits, and implement corrective actions; track performance scorecards and drive continuous improvement. • Align with finance on accruals, budgets, and forecasting; support AP with pricing discrepancies, credits, and rebate reconciliation. • Safety and compliance: ensure procured items meet safety, warranty, refrigerant, and environmental requirements; maintain SDS and cut sheets. • Federal/compliance (as applicable to awarded federal projects): support flow-down of relevant FAR/GSAR terms to suppliers; verify Trade Agreements Act/Buy American eligibility where required; coordinate with the contracts team on documentation and supplier representations. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or supply chain certifications (CPSM, CSCP) are a plus. • 5+ years of procurement experience, including 2+ years leading a team in HVAC/MEP construction or service. • Strong negotiation, analytics, and vendor-management skills with a track record of measurable cost and lead-time improvements. • Proficiency with ERP/MRP purchasing (e.g., Sage, Acumatica, Viewpoint, or similar) and Microsoft 365; advanced Excel for price books and bid tabs. • Working knowledge of inventory management, contract terms and conditions, and basic risk/compliance. Familiarity with public/federal flow-downs and TAA/BAA is a plus. Success Metrics • Year-over-year cost savings and rebate capture • On-time/in-full delivery performance and supplier scorecards • Quote cycle time and PO accuracy • Inventory turns and material availability to the field • Negotiated value (price, terms, freight, stocking, consignment) Physical Requirements • Periodic warehouse and job-site visits; ability to walk large facilities and climb stairs/ladders as needed. • Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs for samples or small components.
Company Culture
At Comfort Temp Company, our values shape our success: Do what you say. Do what it takes. Walk with purpose. Do the right thing.
We value integrity, service, and teamwork. Our culture empowers individuals to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that impacts communities across Florida. You'll work alongside talented professionals who care about doing excellent work and doing it together. How to Apply
If you're a driven, strategic, and service-minded professional with a passion for procurement and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Send your resume and cover letter to
Brandon@comforttemp.com
and tell us why you're ready to take the next step with Comfort Temp Company.
Comfort Temp Company is the parent organization of CT Mechanical and Comfort Temp Heating & Air, leading Florida's HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical contracting industry since 1985. Headquartered in Gainesville, with branch offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa, we deliver trusted solutions in design-build construction, service, and maintenance across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
As a family-founded and values-driven organization, we've built a reputation for professionalism, innovation, and integrity. Today, Comfort Temp Company is a growing multi-division enterprise with over 250 employees serving businesses, institutions, and homeowners throughout the state. Position Summary
The Purchasing Manager oversees company-wide procurement of materials, equipment, sub-services, and MRO to support construction and service operations. You'll build strategies that reduce total cost of ownership, improve supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery to job sites and warehouses-while aligning purchasing plans with estimating, project management, and field execution. Key Responsibilities • Own the purchasing strategy across branches: set category strategies (equipment, controls, copper/refrigerants, sheet metal, fasteners/PPE, subcontracted trades), drive cost reduction, and maintain target service levels. • Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team; establish KPIs for cost savings, OTIF (on-time/in-full), lead-time reliability, and inventory turns. • Negotiate pricing, rebates, consignment, and terms with OEMs, distributors, and service vendors; manage annual and project-specific agreements. • Build and maintain preferred-supplier programs and price books; run competitive events (RFQs) with structured bid tabs for transparency. • Partner with estimating and preconstruction to lock pricing for bids and secure quotes aligned to project schedules and specifications. • Coordinate with project managers, warehouse, and service operations to forecast demand, plan buys, schedule deliveries, and mitigate supply risk. • Oversee PO processing, approval workflows, and audit-ready documentation; ensure compliance with company policy and segregation of duties. • Monitor market trends (metals, compressors, controls, freight) to anticipate cost fluctuations; communicate risk and opportunities to leaders. • Qualify new suppliers, lead supplier audits, and implement corrective actions; track performance scorecards and drive continuous improvement. • Align with finance on accruals, budgets, and forecasting; support AP with pricing discrepancies, credits, and rebate reconciliation. • Safety and compliance: ensure procured items meet safety, warranty, refrigerant, and environmental requirements; maintain SDS and cut sheets. • Federal/compliance (as applicable to awarded federal projects): support flow-down of relevant FAR/GSAR terms to suppliers; verify Trade Agreements Act/Buy American eligibility where required; coordinate with the contracts team on documentation and supplier representations. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or supply chain certifications (CPSM, CSCP) are a plus. • 5+ years of procurement experience, including 2+ years leading a team in HVAC/MEP construction or service. • Strong negotiation, analytics, and vendor-management skills with a track record of measurable cost and lead-time improvements. • Proficiency with ERP/MRP purchasing (e.g., Sage, Acumatica, Viewpoint, or similar) and Microsoft 365; advanced Excel for price books and bid tabs. • Working knowledge of inventory management, contract terms and conditions, and basic risk/compliance. Familiarity with public/federal flow-downs and TAA/BAA is a plus. Success Metrics • Year-over-year cost savings and rebate capture • On-time/in-full delivery performance and supplier scorecards • Quote cycle time and PO accuracy • Inventory turns and material availability to the field • Negotiated value (price, terms, freight, stocking, consignment) Physical Requirements • Periodic warehouse and job-site visits; ability to walk large facilities and climb stairs/ladders as needed. • Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs for samples or small components.
Company Culture
At Comfort Temp Company, our values shape our success: Do what you say. Do what it takes. Walk with purpose. Do the right thing.
We value integrity, service, and teamwork. Our culture empowers individuals to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that impacts communities across Florida. You'll work alongside talented professionals who care about doing excellent work and doing it together. How to Apply
If you're a driven, strategic, and service-minded professional with a passion for procurement and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Send your resume and cover letter to
Brandon@comforttemp.com
and tell us why you're ready to take the next step with Comfort Temp Company.