Purchasing Agent

About the role

TRCC is a global leader in advanced chemical solutions, headquartered in Northwest Georgia. We are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels while minimizing excess inventory.
• Source new suppliers and evaluate existing supplier performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contracts with vendors.
• Cook with open orders and follow up on late deliveries or shipment issues.
• Cooordinate with production and planning teams to ensure material availability.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, damaged shipments, and supplier claims.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing files, and supplier documentation.
• Analyze market trends, supply chain risks, and pricing fluctuations.
• Work with freight carriers and logistics providers to coordinate deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost savings and supply chain efficiency.
• Follow Safety Protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

Requirements

• Pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen, and TB test on a post-offer employment physical.
• High School Diploma, required. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field, preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with a strong focus on Excel.
• Experience with ERP or SAP systems.

Skills

• Knowledge of market trends and supply chain risks.
• Ability to analyze pricing fluctuations.
• Experience working with freight carriers and logistics providers.
• Ability to resolve invoice discrepancies, damaged shipments, and supplier claims.
• Ability to maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing files, and supplier documentation.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contracts with vendors.

Benefits

• Medical (3 plans offered)
• Dental (2 plans offered)
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
• 401(k) matching (upon hire)
• Paid time off

Pay

The pay range will be based on verifiable experience and education level using current market rates as a guideline.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work schedule is on-site. Remote work is not allowed for this position.