Maintenance Buyer
About The Position
The Maintenance Buyer oversees daily stockroom operations, focusing on efficient management of MRO parts through SAP and maintaining inventory accuracy. The role collaborates with departments, associates, vendors, maintenance management, and finance to improve stockroom processes, manage expenses, and uphold safety and quality standards. The position is onsite in the parts room in Boston, Kentucky, and may include assisting with unloading trucks. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with potential overtime. This is a contract position.
Requirements
- Experience with SAP, maintenance administration, and MRO buying.
- Experience in inventory management and purchasing.
- Diploma or GED required.
- At least 2 years of maintenance background.
- Ability to work on feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite of programs.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree or higher is preferred.
- Some college experience is a plus.
- Experience in shipping and receiving.
- Previous maintenance and manufacturing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Order and receive MRO parts in SAP.
- Place inventory in controlled areas and individual locations.
- Discuss storeroom status and projects in weekly staff meetings.
- Maintain and monitor minimum and maximum levels of MRO and plant operations supply materials.
- Issue materials to plant personnel and maintain records in SAP.
- Seek job-improvement opportunities with an emphasis on safety.
- Develop and implement storeroom key performance indicators.
- Collaborate with associates to create stockroom best practices.
- Conduct cycle counts to ensure material accuracy.
- Develop daily standard work practices.
- Support non-standard purchases from inception to completion and notify affected employees.
- Work with supply vendors to achieve optimal pricing and meet relationship expectations.
- Assist associates with part lookup and identification.
- Foster a collaborative attitude and model collaborative behavior while encouraging innovative thinking.
- Meet regularly with the maintenance manager and finance department to manage storeroom expenses.
- Perform additional responsibilities as determined necessary by the company.
- Assist with unloading trucks as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness coverage
- Accident coverage
- Hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
