Maintenance Coordinator | Buyer

Adler Pelzer USA Careers • Eudora, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Adler Pelzer Group, a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry, is seeking a strong and motivated Maintenance Coordinator/Buyer for the manufacturing operations in Eudora, KS. This role is responsible for non-inventory items, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained, and working directly with plant systems to manage and coordinate supplier deliveries. The position collaborates with the Maintenance Manager to drive overall cost reduction.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Good knowledge of MS Office, Internet Explorer, ERP system (e.g...SAP)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrate clear understanding of inventory management and budget control
• Working knowledge of machinery and facility components

Nice To Haves

• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• CMMS experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Create purchase requisitions when required and obtain approval prior to placing supply orders.
• Manage the entirety of the purchasing and inventory control process, including communication with suppliers and PR/PO creation/verification.
• Monitor and report the progress of purchases within SAP or equivalent purchasing software.
• Contact vendors and verify quotations from various suppliers in order to assure that high quality and cost-effective parts and materials are ordered.
• Observe usage of critical parts and set adequate minimum and maximum stock amounts within MVP.
• Work with established supply chains on a set schedule, to ensure a continuous supply.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of MRO material.
• React to work order requests of critical parts and ensure that the stock levels never fall below a set minimum.
• Manage inventory accuracy by performing physical inventory counts daily.
• Implement and manage min/max inventory management systems for identified MRO, office supplies, first aid, safety supplies, etc.
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems.
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PR/PO to avoid invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• 401(K) match, fully vested
• Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program.
• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis(FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru - many others).
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed