Spare Parts Specialist

Gotion, Inc. • Manteno, IL

1d • $65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.
Role Summary
The Maintenance Spare Parts & Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for managing the procurement, inventory, and availability of maintenance spare parts and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) materials. This role ensures maintenance teams have the right parts at the right time while controlling costs, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting equipment reliability and uptime.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance spare parts, MRO purchasing, or storeroom management
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments
• Working knowledge of CMMS or ERP systems
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical spare parts

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with inventory optimization and PM kitting

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance spare parts and MRO inventory
• Establish and maintain min/max levels and critical spare parts lists
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits
• Organize and maintain parts storeroom and tool crib
• Identify obsolete, slow-moving, and critical inventory
• Support kitting of work orders for scheduled maintenance
• Procure maintenance parts, tools, and services
• Create and manage purchase orders in CMMS/ERP systems
• Develop and manage vendor relationships
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and service agreements
• Expedite critical and emergency purchases
• Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Maintain accurate part data and BOMs in CMMS/ERP
• Generate inventory and purchasing reports
• Supervise and train storeroom personnel (if applicable)
• Ensure compliance with safety and purchasing policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees