Purchasing Agent

Job#: 3020622

Job Description:

Purchasing Agent

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday - Friday

Travel: ~10% domestic; local travel within Phoenix + 3–4 trips annually to McKinney, TX

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent manages procurement activities across multiple manufacturing locations, with a strong focus on MRO purchasing, service contracts, and shop supply replenishment. This role requires strong contract negotiation skills, excellent SOW writing capabilities, and the ability to work effectively within an ERP environment. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable supporting a fast‑paced, multi‑site manufacturing operation. If you or anyone that you know would be interested in this position or would like to learn more, please apply now or send all resumes to

Workload Breakdown

• 40% — Services Procurement
• 40% — MRO & Shop Supplies (paper towels, gloves, consumables)
• 20% — Capital Expenditures (equipment, testing devices)

Key Responsibilities:Procurement & Purchasing

• Manage purchasing activities
• Execute MRO procurements and ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
• Handle shop supply purchasing and consumable replenishment.
• Support capital expenditure purchases and equipment sourcing.

Contracting & Negotiation

• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Draft, review, and manage Statements of Work (SOWs) for service‑based procurements.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance.

ERP & Documentation

• Process purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Utilize ERP systems for purchasing activities (Oracle preferred; any ERP acceptable).
• Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies and approval workflows.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and site leadership to forecast needs.
• Provide purchasing support during periodic site visits.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3–7+ years of procurement experience, including:MRO procurementService contractingSOW writingStrong contract negotiation
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP purchasing experience (Oracle preferred).
• Strong written communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi‑site purchasing operations.
• Exposure to capital equipment procurement.
• Strong analytical and vendor‑management skills.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.