Purchasing Agent - Heavy Equipment Auction

About the role

The Purchasing Agent role at McGrew Equipment Company is focused on sourcing, evaluating, and securing equipment for auction. This role is performance-driven and commission-eligible, requiring a self-directed professional who thrives in a field-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and grow relationships with equipment owners, dealers, contractors, farmers, financial institutions, and fleet managers.
• Source and secure equipment consignments to support auction inventory and revenue goals.
• Independently evaluate equipment condition, marketability, and auction value in the field.
• Provide accurate, experience-based assessments to support pricing strategy, reserve expectations, and sales outcomes.
• Re-engage inactive consignors and reestablish dormant vendor relationships to generate new inventory flow.
• Travel regularly throughout PA/MD territory (2–3 days per week, including overnight travel as needed).
• Capture detailed equipment documentation including photos, video, and condition notes for auction listings.
• Collaborate with marketing and auction teams to ensure optimal presentation and exposure of assets.
• Leverage industry networks, referrals, and market intelligence to continuously identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Represent McGrew Equipment Company professionally as a trusted industry partner in the field.
• Utilize CRM tools and internal systems to track activity, pipeline, and consignment development.
• Actively promote McGrew Equipment Company through professional networking and appropriate social media engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support auction performance and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equipment sales, purchasing, auction services, appraisal, rentals, or related industry.
• Strong ability to independently evaluate heavy equipment condition, value, and resale potential.
• Established industry relationships preferred within construction, agriculture, or equipment sectors.
• Prioritization of proven success in territory-based sales, sourcing, or relationship-driven business development.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based, performance-driven role.
• Experience using CRM systems and digital tools for tracking and reporting.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and insurable status.
• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory.

Benefits

Company offers comprehensive medical benefits, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), exclusive employee discounts & access to year-round employee merchandise store, and a supportive, team-oriented workplace culture.