BEAUTIFUL PLACES. SMART SPACES.
BRAVAS is a leading national technology integrator that provides Beautiful Places and Smart Spaces where their customers live, work, and play. Focused on the luxury market, BRAVAS completes more than 3,500 residential and commercial projects across the US every year. We sell and support everything from lighting, shades, and A/V to networking, security systems, and power management. As the largest and only national luxury custom integrator in the market, BRAVAS works with our customers to ensure that technology complements and enhances any space, rather than distracts.
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The A/V industry is made up of small companies with limited growth potential. At BRAVAS there are dozens of roles that simply don't exist at other integration firms, and we have opportunities in dozens of cities nationwide. We are committed to a culture where professional development is a focus. We want our team to see a clear path to their goals and have the support to reach them. If you feel stuck where you are, reach out today to learn how you can build your career with BRAVAS.
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Our scale affords our clients lifestyle technologies that fit their budgets and exceed their expectations. Our customers know that we can attract and retain the best talent, which gives us access to the expertise of more than 300 professionals who have earned hundreds of industry awards and certifications. Unlike almost anyone else in the market, BRAVAS has a unique ability to service our clients homes throughout the US - whether they are building a vacation home or moving across the country. We understand the concept that our clients expect the best, and so should our teammates. Thus we have put together a comprehensive benefits package that is unique within our industry and includes affordable health and wellness benefits, financial and retirement savings benefits, and time off benefits that reward tenure.
Purchasing Specialist
- Job Title
- Purchasing Specialist
- Job ID
- 27755531
- Work Remote
- Yes
- Location
- Remote
- Other Location
- Description
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PURCHASING SPECIALIST
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Company:
BRAVAS is the #1 traditional custom integrator nationwide, installing and servicing high-end home automation solutions for predominantly residential customers. Focused on the luxury market, BRAVAS completes more than 3,400 residential and commercial projects across the U.S. every year. Working with homeowners, designers, architects, and builders, BRAVAS creates state-of-the-art smart home technology solutions that include everything from lighting, shades, and A/V to networking, security systems, power management, and more.
Job Summary:
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement of inventory and non-inventory items to support production and service across all company locations. This position will work closely with vendors, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely ordering, accurate tracking, and cost-effective purchasing. The role includes cross-functional coordination with the Shared Services team, ensuring product availability, supporting intercompany transfers, and maximizing vendor rebates.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Process all purchase requests in accordance with Central Purchasing SLAs.
• Ensure all standard product requests are submitted by the end of the next business day.
• Prioritize URGENT requests for same-day ordering (if submitted before 3 p.m. CT) or by 10 a.m. CT the following day (if submitted after 3 p.m. CT).
• Notify stakeholders if products cannot be sourced within the SLA timeframe.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date order and shipping information in iPoint, including ETAs and backorder statuses.
• Monitor product availability and coordinate substitutions or change orders as needed.
• Check availability for intercompany inventory requests and facilitate transfers between locations.
Job Title: Purchasing Specialist Department: Procurement
Reports to:
Purchasing Manager Date Created: May 13, 2025
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams regarding product availability, backorders, shipping updates, RMAs, pricing changes, and billing issues.
• Responsible for checking availability for all Intercompany Available Inventory requests and will facilitate Intercompany Inventory Transfers between the warehouse managers of the shipping and receiving locations.
• Ensure correct application of pricing, discounts, and freight fees
• Purchase strategically to minimize freight costs and maximize volume rebates each quarter.
• Disseminate important vendor updates to locations and HxD/HxE teams.
Skills and Abilities Required:
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up abilities.
• Proficiency in iPoint
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with proactive problem-solving.
Education and Experience Required:
· High School Diploma or GED
· Experience with purchasing for an organization.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Additional Information
· BRAVAS offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, PTO and holiday pay.
All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
