Purchasing Agent

McGrath RentCorp • Grand Prairie, TX

102d • $24 - $41

About The Position

In this role, you will have a high level of involvement and interaction with multiple levels of the organization.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve lowest total cost for branch procurement activity.
• Participate as directed with procurement activity on Regional and National Bid projects.
• Participate in company-wide design and implementation of supply based management/development programs to include strategic sourcing, implementation of industry best practices, total inventory cost reduction, etc.
• Manage and sustain the RFQ process and company Price Agreements and contracts that protect the long-term interests of the Company.
• Maximize the efficiency of all aspects of the ordering process.
• Establish and monitor vendor and IC performance standards.
• Maintain the appropriate level of inventory.
• Work with suppliers to resolve product complaints and delivery issues.
• Manage a sufficient amount of vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials to support production.
• Participate and support the inventory control and loss prevention procedures as necessary.
• Support and sustain the existing protocols/systems/response times in serving internal customers (Warehouse/Services/Sales).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• 10 days + 2 half days company-paid holidays.
• Resources for wellness topics like nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services