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Purchasing Associate
📍 Location: Owings Mills, MD
🕒 Full-Time
About the Role
McCormick Insulation Supply is seeking a Purchasing Associate to support procurement operations across multiple branches. This critical role is responsible for vendor coordination, purchase order execution, inventory management, and cost control to ensure product availability, pricing consistency, and operational efficiency. The Purchasing Associate works closely with branch leadership, operations, and suppliers to support company-wide performance and growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with purchasing activities for multiple branch locations.
• Create, issue, and track purchase orders with approved vendors.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate pricing, lead times, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to support branch needs.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve supply or fulfillment issues.
• Collaborate with branch managers, operations, and warehouse teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supporting documentation.
• Review open purchase order reports daily.
Minimum Requirements
• Strong computer skills and ability to use Excel, Word, email and other office tools efficiently
• Motivated, reliable, and demonstrates initiative
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to learn construction materials, purchasing procedures, and inventory management
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience purchasing for mechanical insulation or construction materials
• Experience supporting distribution or construction-related operations
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel required)
• Procurement experience