About No Bugs
No Bugs provides residential and commercial pest management services throughout Texas, supporting customers with preventative pest programs, corrective treatments, inspections, exclusion services, and ongoing monitoring solutions. Delivering reliable service requires the timely availability of products, equipment, materials, and operational supplies across multiple service teams. To support continued growth, No Bugs is seeking an Inventory and Procurement Specialist to oversee purchasing activities and maintain efficient inventory operations throughout the Dallas branch.
Position Overview
The Inventory and Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the acquisition, tracking, storage, and distribution of operational materials used throughout the business. This includes pesticides, bait stations, monitoring devices, safety equipment, vehicle supplies, office materials, and various consumable products required by field and administrative teams.
The position serves as the primary link between vendors, suppliers, warehouse functions, and operational departments. The successful candidate will help ensure technicians have the materials they need while maintaining cost control, inventory accuracy, and purchasing efficiency.
Unlike field service positions, quality assurance roles, training functions, or operational leadership positions, this role focuses on supply management and resource planning.
What Makes This Role Different
Most pest control jobs involve working directly with customers, performing inspections, conducting treatments, managing employees, or supporting field operations. The Inventory and Procurement Specialist supports the organization from a resource management perspective.
Success is measured through inventory accuracy, product availability, purchasing efficiency, supplier performance, and cost management. The position helps prevent service disruptions by ensuring critical materials are available when needed while avoiding unnecessary overstocking.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy planning, organization, vendor coordination, and operational problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage inventory levels for operational and administrative supplies.
- Monitor stock usage patterns and forecast replenishment needs.
- Place purchase orders with approved vendors and suppliers.
- Track incoming shipments and coordinate receiving activities.
- Verify accuracy of deliveries against purchase orders.
- Maintain inventory management records and databases.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor expiration dates for applicable products and materials.
- Coordinate distribution of supplies to technicians and departments.
- Evaluate supplier performance regarding pricing, quality, and delivery reliability.
- Assist with contract renewals and vendor relationship management.
- Research alternative suppliers when appropriate.
- Support budgeting activities related to purchasing and inventory expenditures.
- Prepare inventory and procurement reports for management review.
- Ensure storage practices comply with company procedures and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate disposal of obsolete or unusable inventory.
- Assist with emergency purchasing requirements during operational disruptions.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and reduce waste.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily from the Dallas office and warehouse facility but may occasionally visit supplier locations or other operational sites within the service territory.
The role involves a combination of administrative responsibilities and physical inventory activities. Regular interaction occurs with field technicians, supervisors, administrative personnel, vendors, and company leadership.
Work is generally performed Monday through Friday during standard business hours, although occasional schedule flexibility may be required to accommodate deliveries, inventory audits, or urgent operational needs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, procurement, warehouse operations, logistics, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
- Experience maintaining inventory systems and tracking stock levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform inventory counts and manage detailed records.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting field-service or route-based businesses.
- Familiarity with inventory management software platforms.
- Knowledge of purchasing procedures and supplier management practices.
- Experience working with regulated products or controlled inventory.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, operations, or a related field.
- Experience conducting inventory audits.
- Understanding of warehouse organization and storage best practices.
Performance Measurements
Performance in this role will be evaluated using supply-chain and inventory management metrics, including:
- Inventory accuracy rates.
- Product availability and stockout frequency.
- Timeliness of purchase order processing.
- Supplier delivery performance.
- Inventory carrying cost management.
- Reduction of obsolete inventory.
- Accuracy of receiving and distribution records.
- Budget adherence for purchasing activities.
- Completion of scheduled inventory audits.
- Responsiveness to operational supply requests.
- Improvement of procurement efficiency initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education assistance
- Employee referral program
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
Career Growth Opportunities
No Bugs values employees who demonstrate strong operational planning and resource management capabilities. Successful individuals in this role may advance into positions such as:
- Senior Inventory Specialist
- Procurement Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Operations Support Manager
- Regional Procurement Manager
- Director of Operational Resources
The company supports professional development through training programs, industry education opportunities, and leadership development initiatives.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and motivated by creating efficient systems. They enjoy working with detailed information, maintaining accurate records, and solving logistical challenges before they affect operations.
They understand that exceptional customer service often depends on behind-the-scenes preparation and resource availability. The successful candidate takes pride in ensuring technicians have the supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to perform their jobs effectively.
Equal Opportunity Employer
No Bugs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates interested in the Inventory and Procurement Specialist position are encouraged to submit a current resume outlining relevant purchasing, inventory management, logistics, warehouse, or procurement experience. Applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding the next stage of the hiring process.