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Maintenance Parts Buyer

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Parts Buyer procures parts, equipment, and materials by developing sources of supply and monitoring supplier performance; obtaining required parts, equipment, and materials; verifying receipt of items, authorizing payment, and managing and controlling inventory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Issue requests for quotes (RFQ) and select the best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. (At least three RFQs are required for the best price and delivery.) Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical materials.
Prepare purchase orders (PO) based on bill of material (BOM) requirements for customer purchase orders and/or top-level saleable items.
Complete purchase requests by creating POs, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
Monitor supplier performance as required by the ISO 9001-2015 standard by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications. Must maintain appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and suppliers are aware of their performance.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

Minimum of 3 years of related procurement experience, including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships, and tracking budget expenses.
Become familiar or experienced with a CMMS for parts usage and inventory.
Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to resolve issues or problems that may arise.
Ability to perform responsibility accurately and thoroughly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Efficient organization and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient with MS Office and NetSuite software.

Average salary estimate

$70000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Maintenance Parts Buyer, Little Leaf Farms

Join us at our McAdoo, Pennsylvania location as a Maintenance Parts Buyer! In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for procuring the essential parts, equipment, and materials that keep our operations running smoothly. Your day-to-day will involve developing strong relationships with suppliers, issuing requests for quotes, and negotiating long-term pricing agreements to get the best deal for our critical materials. You'll manage purchase orders based on customer requirements and inventory levels, ensuring that everything is delivered on time and meets specifications. Not only will you be key in expediting deliveries and handling any discrepancies, but you'll also monitor supplier performance in line with ISO 9001-2015 standards. We're looking for someone who thrives under pressure and possesses excellent organizational skills. If you have at least three years of procurement experience, along with proficiency in MS Office and ERP software like NetSuite, we would love to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Maintenance Parts Buyer Role at Little Leaf Farms

What are the main responsibilities of a Maintenance Parts Buyer at our company?

As a Maintenance Parts Buyer at our company in McAdoo, your primary responsibilities will include procuring parts, managing supplier relationships, issuing requests for quotes, and preparing purchase orders. You'll also ensure product quality during supplier performance monitoring, aimed at meeting our ISO 9001-2015 standards.