Purchasing Agent

McGrath Rent Corp • Arcade, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent works onsite in Arcade, Georgia, interacting with plant personnel, operations leaders, and purchasing stakeholders to ensure production has the materials it needs. The role manages purchase orders, coordinates with suppliers, monitors inventory, and applies knowledge of bills of materials, unit-of-measure accuracy, goods receipts, and three-way matching to support efficient purchasing processes.

The position is responsible for branch procurement, supplier negotiations, sourcing and purchasing programs, RFQs and company price agreements and contracts, ordering efficiency, vendor performance, inventory levels, and resolving supplier product or delivery issues. It also supports inventory control, loss prevention, and service to internal customers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of purchasing or related materials management experience.
• Ability to manage branch procurement activities.
• Strong negotiation skills and thorough working knowledge of purchasing and contracting principles and law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Oracle experience is desirable.
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost for branch procurement activity.
• Participate as directed in procurement activity for regional and national bid projects.
• Participate in company-wide design and implementation of supply-based management and development programs, including strategic sourcing, industry best practices, and total inventory cost reduction.
• Manage and sustain the RFQ process and company price agreements and contracts to protect the company’s long-term interests.
• Maximize the efficiency of all aspects of the ordering process.
• Establish and monitor vendor and IC performance standards.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Work with suppliers to resolve product complaints and delivery issues.
• Manage a sufficient number of vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials to support production.
• Participate in and support inventory control and loss-prevention procedures as necessary.
• Support and sustain existing protocols, systems, and response times for internal customers in Warehouse, Services, and Sales.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid holidays: 10 days plus 2 half days, in addition to vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• DailyPay.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Wellness resources covering topics such as nutrition, exercise, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed