Buyer, Equipment Parts

Wayne Farms • Kinston, NC

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About The Position

The Buyer, Equipment Parts is responsible for purchasing maintenance, repair, and replacement parts and maintaining appropriate inventory levels and accountability for stocked parts at the assigned location. The role supports divisional and company profitability by securing competitive bids for maintenance parts and materials to obtain quality items at favorable prices, delivery schedules, and service terms.

The position assists the Purchasing Agent with daily purchasing department operations, maintains inventory records, organizes the warehouse to meet USDA standards, issues parts and supplies, and reconciles purchase orders with incoming goods. It also provides leadership, training, and encouragement with an emphasis on safety. The role communicates with maintenance personnel, accounting, vendors, and salespeople.

Requirements

• High school graduate, two years of junior college, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of personal computers, typewriters, calculators, or similar equipment.
• Good analytical ability and skill in analyzing bids and pricing.
• Identify with the values, philosophy, and mission of Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Agent with daily purchasing department operations, including schedules, assignments, staffing, labor utilization, and costs.
• Maintain accurate, current inventory records for maintenance supplies and repair parts, and conduct physical inventories as required.
• Obtain competitive bids for requisitioned items to secure quality, pricing, delivery, and service terms; coordinate with the General Office purchasing department.
• Maintain an orderly warehouse that meets USDA standards.
• Issue requested parts and supplies while maintaining accurate accountability and an efficient, cooperative atmosphere.
• Reconcile purchase orders with incoming supplies to verify receipt of all requisitioned goods.
• Provide leadership, training, and encouragement while promoting safety consciousness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED