Purchaser (Manufacturing)

Careers • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Heartland Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is seeking a Purchaser/Planner to support its Kansas City, Missouri facility. The role performs general purchasing functions for the maintenance operation according to company standards and supports maintenance planning. This includes scheduling technicians’ work and providing limited supervision. The Purchaser/Planner also supports the maintenance manager and the company’s effort to transform the maintenance department into a reliability- and performance-based organization that supports plant goals.

The position evaluates suppliers, manages purchasing and inventory records, prepares and administers purchase orders and supplier contracts, monitors shipments and contract performance, maintains product specifications and price records, and helps manage capital-equipment purchases and related repair and maintenance spending. It also contributes to maintenance reliability and plant performance through condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, planning, scheduling, root cause analysis, and solutions development. The role requires effective communication with company personnel and vendors, accurate analytical work, and regular, predictable attendance. Flexible or extended hours may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess a high degree of accuracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Excellent time-management skills and strong organization.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and contracts; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with all levels of the company, from management to customers.
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of corrugated manufacturing experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of the corrugated manufacturing industry process.
• Five or more years of experience in management, inventory, and purchasing; manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, reputation, and history.
• Maintain records of parts and supplies, fixed assets, and parts and supplies used in manufacturing corrugated sheets.
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Ensure standard operating procedures are current.
• Assist management with capital-equipment purchases and manage the repair and maintenance aspects of capital budgets and spending.
• Negotiate or renegotiate and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives according to established company policies and procedures.
• Maintain price records and handle discrepancies.
• Monitor shipments for timely delivery, trace shipments when problems arise, and follow up on undeliverable goods.
• Confer with management, users, and vendors about defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective actions.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance for compliance and determine whether changes are needed.
• Write and review product specifications and maintain working technical knowledge of goods or services to be purchased.
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, including market conditions, price trends, and future markets.
• Support reliable physical assets and operating systems, and monitor parts and equipment inventory to help avoid downtime.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with corporate personnel, management, coworkers, and vendors.
• Inform management about upcoming price increases, improved or limited product availability, and economical alternatives.
• Measure leading maintenance-reliability indicators, including condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, training, planning, scheduling, stores, and tool time.
• Perform root cause analysis and help develop solutions to improve plant performance.
• Immediately report equipment that is not functioning properly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area, equipment, and tools.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work flexible or extended hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Pay and benefits including life, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Clean facility featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• Respectful, empowering, team-oriented, and employee-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

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