Buyer, Maintenance

Monogram Foods•Martinsville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Buyer is expected to order parts that are required to repair equipment and machinery and maintain the parts inventory for the maintenance department. The qualified individual should have significant previous experience of monitoring inventory or of planning and scheduling and should have the organizational and planning skills required to monitor inventory and purchase required inventory.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license is required.
Proficiency in using a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office and CMMS and ERP systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact and engage well with other individuals and departments.
Good time management skills and the ability to multitask.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to identify potential process improvements.
Strong organizational and planning abilities.
Ability to be flexible as circumstances change.
Good negotiation skills and professional ethics.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
Ability to move about the facility on a regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting items of up to 100 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing or walking.
Visual and hearing acuity.

Nice To Haves

Education: Associate degree in Business or a related field is required.
Preferred Experience: Eight or more years of relevant experience in buying, including experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience in CMMS and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Order required parts and maintains the parts inventory for the maintenance department.
Coordinate, evaluate, and control all maintenance purchasing to balance weekly budget spending for each plant.
Procure inventory replacement and one-off parts as required.
Approve purchase releases and requisitions.
Review and manage the budget.
Manage storeroom inventory.
Coordinate minimum and maximum stocking levels and inventory reorder points.
Consolidate the repair parts inventory.
Develop a process to determine replacement part requirements, based on Planned PM schedules.
Manage contractual and consignment agreements.
Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure that raw material and parts needs are met.
Research alternative suppliers and parts that offer financial savings, better quality, or improved availability.
Update relevant software systems.
Perform administrative tasks and attend meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.