Procurement Agent - Industrial Machinery

Job Title: Procurement Agent

Location: Boston, Ma (Hybrid) // Remote (US) // Remote (EU)

Type: Permanent - Full-Time

About the company - https://www.machinerypartner.com/ 

At Machinery Partner, we are revolutionizing the industrial machinery market, empowering businesses to finance and acquire the equipment they need to grow, while enabling factories to sell high-value machinery seamlessly online. We help buyers and sellers of heavy equipment grow with the technology and expertise to match their needs. Starting with the $24B U.S. recycling market, we’re reshaping how businesses connect, transact, and thrive, providing the technology and expertise that drive meaningful impact.

Join us to be part of something big—where your work fuels innovation and builds the future of the heavy industrial world.

About this Opportunity

As a Procurement Agent at Machinery Partner, you’ll play a central role in our global procurement strategy. Your mission: build and manage supplier relationships, source critical equipment, and ensure our marketplace has the right inventory to drive growth. You’ll travel across the USA and internationally to find and secure high-value equipment, adjusting your negotiation style to fit local business cultures. This is a high-impact role for a strategic negotiator who thrives on building partnerships and meeting ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

Global Supplier Sourcing & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain a network of trusted suppliers across aggregates, concrete, wood waste, and construction equipment, both in the USA and internationally.

• Travel domestically and globally to identify and secure equipment, tailoring negotiation tactics to align with diverse business practices and cultures.

• Act as the main point of contact for suppliers, establishing strong, reliable, and long-term partnerships.

Negotiation & Contract Management

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve the best value for Machinery Partner and our clients.

• Manage and maintain supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and optimizing renewals to benefit both Machinery Partner and our customers.

• Conduct regular competitive analysis to benchmark supplier pricing and terms, ensuring our marketplace remains highly competitive.

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Collaborate with sales and inventory teams to forecast demand and ensure equipment availability aligns with projected customer needs.

• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance, making proactive adjustments to avoid shortages or surpluses.

• Use data insights to make procurement decisions that optimize inventory levels and reduce lead times.

Data Management & Process Improvement

• Track procurement-related data, including supplier performance, costs, and inventory metrics, ensuring accuracy and visibility.

• Identify and implement process improvements that streamline procurement operations and enhance scalability.

• Ensure data is accurately entered and up-to-date in procurement software, ERP systems, and tracking tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with sales, logistics, finance, and customer support teams to align procurement activities with business goals and customer needs.

• Keep internal stakeholders informed of procurement status, supplier performance, and inventory forecasts.

Qualifications:

• Procurement Experience: 3+ years as a procurement agent or buyer, with experience in sourcing heavy industrial equipment or capital goods.

• Negotiation Skills: Proven track record in negotiating terms and managing productive supplier relationships, particularly in aggregates, concrete, wood waste, or construction.

• Global Market Knowledge: Familiarity with global suppliers and a keen understanding of diverse business practices and negotiation styles.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in using data to inform forecasting, demand planning, and procurement strategies.

• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple supplier relationships and purchase orders.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with procurement software, ERP systems, and tracking tools.

Who Are You?

• Adaptable Global Negotiator: Comfortable with frequent travel across the USA and internationally to source equipment. Skilled at adjusting negotiation strategies to fit local business cultures, building rapport, and securing favorable terms.

• Strategic and Results-Driven: Thrives in high-stakes procurement, making smart, data-backed decisions to support business goals.

• Expert Negotiator: Skilled in securing the best terms and building strong, reliable supplier relationships.

• Detail-Oriented: Manages complex inventories effectively, ensuring our marketplace remains well-stocked and competitive.

• Proactive and Adaptable: Excels in fast-paced environments and quickly adapts to new challenges and market demands.

• Goal-Oriented and Collaborative: Motivated by ambitious targets, energized by teamwork, and ready to take ownership of global procurement for high-value equipment.

Why Join Machinery Partner?

• High Impact: Drive our success by securing the equipment our customers need while navigating diverse global markets.

• Autonomy & Responsibility: Take full ownership of supplier relationships and sourcing strategy, making a direct impact on our marketplace’s success.

• Growth-Focused Team: Join a data-driven, high-energy team that values innovation and celebrates achievement.

• Rewarding Compensation: Competitive salary, incentives, and benefits that reward your impact.

Company Values:

• One team: Trust and support each other — success is shared by the whole team.

• Respect: Be open, honest, and direct — seek clarity and treat others with empathy.

• Reliable: Do what you say — share clear plans and focused execution.

• Resilient: Persevere through challenges  — know when to adapt and adjust.

• Curious: Always ask "why" —  understand deeply and find better solutions.

Benefits: (US)

• Competitive Salary

• 4 Weeks PTO

• Fully covered Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(k)

EEO Statement:
Machinery Partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.