Purchasing Agent

Mcgrath Rent Corp; Arcade (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

DailyPay

HSA

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mcgrath Rent Corp in Arcade, GA seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement operations on-site, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize inventory and materials management. The role requires coordination with plant personnel and stakeholders to ensure timely material availability for production.

The position emphasizes supplier negotiation, RFQ management, and cost-reduction initiatives while supporting inventory controls and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years purchasing or materials management experience
• Strong negotiation skills and contract knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Excel, Access, Word and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve lowest total cost for branch procurement activity
• Participate in Regional and National Bid projects
• Contribute to supply-based management programs for strategic sourcing and cost reduction
• Manage RFQ process and contracts to protect long-term company interests
• Maximize efficiency of the ordering process and monitor vendor performance
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve product issues and delivery problems
• Manage multiple vendors to ensure reliable material supply
• Support inventory control and loss prevention procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Oracle

Job description

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Purchasing Agent

GA IC INDIRECT LABOR Full Time Regular Admin Support Worker Arcade, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2875

$23.90 To $40.90 Hourly

“A Day in the Life”

In this role, you will have a high level of involvement and interaction with multiple levels of the organization. As a Purchasing Agent in Arcade, Georgia, you will work onsite with plant personnel, operations leaders, and purchasing stakeholders to ensure production has the materials it needs. You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, monitor inventory, and apply your knowledge of bills of materials, unit-of-measure accuracy, goods receipts, and three-way matching to support efficient purchasing processes.

“What You’ll Do”

• 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

“Must Haves”

• 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
• It’s a great place to work where you are given the space to share ideas and opinions and the bottom-line is “YOU” matter!
• We value our employees' Quality of Life, and when it comes to mental health, recovery, and self-care, there is no one-size-fits-all approach that is why we provide resources where employees can find information on several wellness topics like nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and more!
• We all need to rest and recharge, that’s why in addition to vacation and sick time we also offer 10 days + 2 half days company-paid holidays!
• We offer a variety of benefits that offer you flexibility and choice, a simple selection experience, and the ability to take control over your benefit spending.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Life is unpredictable, having Company Paid Life Insurance and knowing that your loved ones will be protected financially in the event of an unexpected death can give you peace of mind.
• We also offer DailyPay, HSA, FSA, EAP and Pet Insurance!

Physical Requirements & Role Expectations

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer workstation for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently use computers, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other technology required to perform job duties.
• Ability to read information on computer screens and maintain attention to detail while performing assigned tasks.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, lifting, or movement within a home office, office environment, or other work location as required.

The physical requirements described are representative of those that may be required to successfully perform the essential functions of the applicable job. Requirements may vary by role, location, work environment, and business needs. The Company reserves the right to modify job duties and requirements as business needs change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Hiring Requirements

Pre-employment screenings are conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended, in accordance with fair hiring laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability and any other legally protected status. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. At this time, we do not sponsor employment visas or provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

AI Use in Our Interview Process
You are welcome to use AI tools to prepare in advance for our interview process. During interviews, however, candidates should respond based on their own knowledge, experience, and perspective without real-time assistance from AI or another person. This helps us have an authentic conversation and evaluate candidates consistently. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know.