Purchasing Specialist
Davenport, IA - USA
Department:
Job Summary
Purpose of the Job
- Provide a neat orderly and cost effective parts inventory system that best serves the goals of PB Leiner USA.
Key Results Areas
- Purchasing
- Maintain policies procedures and reports to ensure an efficient purchasing flow.
- Ensure accurate and timely information is maintained in the ERP system that reflects actual inventory levels outstanding orders and work order detail.
- Discuss unacceptable goods/services with the applicable parties and determine source of problem and appropriate corrective action.
- Assist with reporting and analysis of Maintenance accounts and inventory usage.
- Set physical counting strategies and analyze performance in conjunction with the Assistant Controller.
- Lead sourcing and parts contracting efforts to help optimize maintenance costs and improve maintenance inventory performance by negotiating procurement price availability delivery and product specifications.
- Assist with sourcing and contracting efforts to help optimize those outside of the maintenance department.
- Develop equipment Bill of Materials lists to assist in optimizing performance.
- Properly track plant assets within the company including additions deletions write-offs and capital project implementation follow-up.
- Purchasing
- Inventory
- Maintain proper maintenance parts stock levels including restock requisitioning parts receiving issuing parts out return parts and all other stock-part movements within the ERP system.
- Manage stockroom and large parts storage area organization and cleanliness.
- Manage repairable parts process including follow-up with internal and external contacts.
- Staging and organization of parts/supplies orders for Capital Projects and Work Orders.
- Other Tasks
- Create and maintain Vendors within the ERP system.
- Various projects as assigned.
- Inventory
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree in relevant qualification
- 1 - 3 Years relevant experience
Knowledge
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task prioritize and work efficiently
- Must be analytical with problem-solving capabilities interpersonal skills and the ability to function independently and interdependently in a team environment
- Must be open to change and willing to learn new skills as the opportunities arise
- Experience with SAP or another ERP system is a plus
Additional Information :
- 8 hours shifts between 7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)
- Exposure to a manufacturing environment with noise machinery and varying temperatures
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- PB Leiner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
- Benefits from day one.
- External applicants must currently be eligible to work in the US
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
With headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. produces and markets specialty chemical solutions, including fertilizers, crop protection chemicals and process chemicals and services to diverse markets around the world. Tessenderlo Kerley operates 12 manufacturing plan ... View more