Purchasing Agent

TRS-RenTelco

. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost for branch procurement activity .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeArcade • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement management, including negotiation, vendor performance monitoring, and inventory control. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel and Oracle to enhance purchasing processes and maintain operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Negotiation SkillsPurchasing/Contracting PrinciplesMicrosoft ExcelVendor ManagementInventory Control

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Hard Skills

Purchasing ExperienceMaterials ManagementRFQ Process ManagementContract ManagementTotal Inventory Cost ReductionThree-Way MatchingBills Of Materials KnowledgeUnit-Of-Measure AccuracyGoods Receipts ManagementStrategic Sourcing

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookOracle

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementManufacturing ProcurementVendor Performance StandardsLoss Prevention ProceduresBranch Procurement Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost for branch procurement activity
Participate in Regional and National Bid procurement projects
Participate in company-wide supply-based management and development programs, including strategic sourcing, industry best practices, and total inventory cost reduction
Manage and sustain the RFQ process, company Price Agreements, and contracts
Maximize the efficiency of ordering processes
Establish and monitor vendor and IC performance standards
Maintain appropriate inventory levels
Resolve product complaints and delivery issues with suppliers
Manage vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials for production
Support inventory control and loss prevention procedures
Sustain protocols, systems, and response times for internal Warehouse, Services, and Sales customers
Perform other duties as assigned
Work onsite with plant personnel, operations leaders, and purchasing stakeholders to ensure production has needed materials
Manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, monitor inventory, and apply knowledge of bills of materials, unit-of-measure accuracy, goods receipts, and three-way matching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4 years purchasing or related materials management experience
Ability to manage branch procurement activities
Strong negotiation skills
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
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
Employment visas or immigration sponsorship are not provided
Ability to remain seated and work at a computer workstation for extended periods
Ability to frequently use computers, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other required technology
Ability to read computer-screen information and maintain attention to detail
Occasional standing, walking, reaching, lifting, or movement within the work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness resources covering nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and more
Vacation and sick time
10 days plus 2 half days of company-paid holidays
Flexible benefits selection and benefit spending choices
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
DailyPay
HSA
FSA
EAP
Pet Insurance
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities