AP / Procurement Specialist

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Position: Accounts Payable / Procurement Specialist

Organization: iTech Security and Network Solutions, a part of Cobalt Service Partners – Alpine Investors Portfolio Company – https://cobaltsp.com

Location: Clemmons, NC

Company Overview

i-Tech Security and Network Solutions is based in Clemmons, NC. Our experience in low voltage and physical security installations and services dates back 10 years. One thing our team at i-Tech focuses on daily is providing our customers with immediate responses and same day resolution to critical and emergency issues. Our team members at i-Tech are handpicked to ensure our company continues to grow in a positive direction, which we continue to do year after year. At i-Tech, we pride ourselves on a company culture that is committed to excellence, reliability, integrity and collaboration, fostering an environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Position Overview

Join the i-Tech team as a Procurement & Accounts Payable Specialist and embark on a rewarding career where your skills and dedication are highly valued. The Procurement & Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for supporting operational efficiency and financial integrity. This position manages the end-to-end procurement process—ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of equipment, cabling, and installation materials—and ensures accurate, on-time processing of vendor invoices and payments. The role requires close coordination with project managers and accounting to maintain job costing accuracy and vendor compliance.

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Key Responsibilities**

Procurement Responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders for security hardware, low-voltage equipment, network gear, and installation materials based on project needs and stock levels.
• Track and manage inventory replenishment using field service software (e.g., ServiceTitan) and coordinate deliveries to job sites or warehouses.
• Source vendors and negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and return terms for items such as access control systems, cameras, NVRs, and structured cabling.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and monitor vendor performance.
• Work with project managers and service coordinators to align procurement with install schedules and avoid delays.
• Assist with RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) and warranty processes.

Accounts Payable Responsibilities:

• Process incoming vendor invoices, match them with purchase orders and packing slips, and ensure accurate GL coding.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor records, W-9 forms, and payment terms within accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct).
• Manage weekly payment runs via check, ACH, or credit card, and ensure early-payment discounts and project cash flow targets are met.
• Monitor the AP aging report, resolve discrepancies, and respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and AP reporting for job costing.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years of procurement and accounts payable experience, preferably in construction, field services, or technology integration.
• Skills: Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; problem solving; ability to make sound business decisions; initiative and the ability to foresee customer and employee needs; ability to support simultaneous projects/priorities; understanding of job costing principles and inventory tracking.
• Location: Ability to work in-office Monday to Friday, in Clemmons, NC.

Core Competencies

• Structured Problem Solver & Communicator: Synthesizes topics into clear, actionable executive communications
• Independent Operator with Bias for Action: Navigates ambiguity, prioritizes effectively, and takes decisive action aligned with Cobalt’s values
• Grit & Ownership: Perseveres through challenges, takes accountability for outcomes, and continually drives improvement
• Learns Relentlessly & Applies Quickly:Continuously seeks to understand new systems, business models, and procedures, rapidly translating learnings into practical improvements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $55-60k DOE
• Bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k with company match

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Cobalt Service Partners Overview

Cobalt Service Partners is a private equity–backed platform building the leading commercial access and security integration business in North America. Our partner companies design, install, and service mission-critical systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related low-voltage infrastructure for enterprise, institutional, and commercial customers.

Backed by Alpine Investors, a private equity firm specializing in middle-market companies in the services and software industries with $15B+ of AUM, Cobalt has scaled rapidly since launch, completing 40+ acquisitions and building a differentiated operating model in a large, fragmented, and growing market. Our leadership team combines deep operating experience with disciplined investment practices, and we are building a platform designed to scale through both organic growth and M&A.

Cobalt’s Core Values Are

• Unwavering stewardship: We believe advancing founders’ legacies is a privilege. We do right by our founders, teams, and customers in good times and in bad.
• Excellence in action: We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards. We’re bold in our pursuits, don’t make excuses, and relentlessly empower each other to get the job done.
• Seek and tell the truth: We’re honest with ourselves and others. We do what we say we’ll do, say what needs to be said, and search for the right answer regardless of where it comes from.
• Love learning: We’re always learning as individuals, as a team, and as a business. We show up humble, curious, and with the courage to change our minds.
• Enjoy the ride: We’re fired up by our mission, love our team, and don’t take either for granted. We show up authentically, assume best intent, and try not to take ourselves too seriously.