Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Salary: $$75-100k – commensurate with experience

Location: Fully onsite in West Haven

Key Responsibilities of Purchasing Agent:

• Source parts from domestic and international suppliers


• Evaluate vendors on price, quality, lead time, and reliability


• Negotiate pricing, terms, and volume agreements


• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance


• Track tariffs, duties, and landed costs (Section 232 steel tariffs are an active consideration)


• Coordinate logistics, customs, and inbound freight


• Work closely with our service and parts teams to forecast demand

Preferred Experience of Purchasing Agent:

• Proven purchasing experience, ideally in heavy equipment, truck parts, or a related industrial sector


• Established relationships with overseas manufacturers a strong plus


• Working knowledge of import/export, customs, and international trade


• Strong negotiation skills and a sharp eye on total landed cost


• Comfortable in a family-business environment — direct, collaborative, and fast-moving