General Summary
This position is responsible for sourcing and procuring parts, maintaining inventory of stores, and issuing repair parts, supplies and equipment valued more than #$3MM per annum. Position will source locally, nationally and leverage existing supplier agreements.
Essential Job Accountabilities
1. Working under supervision; sources, purchases and arranges timely deliveries of assigned items, supplies, and materials to meet business needs. Act as liaison between suppliers and internal customers, expediting as needed, to ensure deadlines are met.
2. Stewards company resources by planning, managing, and coordinating all activities related to the timely sourcing and cost-effective procurement of necessary materials and supplies on, but not limited to: Caterpillar, Komatsu and John Deere heavy equipment and/or related construction and mining equipment.
3. Verify purchase requisitions and manage inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels
4. Cultivate relationships and utilize existing supplier agreements and negotiated discounts to yield lower costs, best value and delivery lead times.
5. Assist in research and resolution of purchase orders, verifying receipt, specifications, quantity and pricing.
6. Track and report order status to internal customers and stakeholders. Providing purchasing plans and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends in support of enterprise continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Identify and participate in continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiencies and cost reductions.
Education and Work Experience
· High School Diploma, or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics System Engineering, or a closely related field of study preferred · Previous MRO inventory maintenance experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel · Familiarity or ability to learn Trimble Vista and B2W Maintain · CMMS (View Point) MRO inventory maintenance experience · A customer service orientation and interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate minimization of equipment downtime. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Maintain a safe and secure work environment by complying with government standards and regulations. · Intermittent operation of forklift and light construction equipment possible
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Environmental Conditions: · May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site. · Ability to work in safety sensitive environments around large machinery and heavy equipment. .
Additional Requirements/Skills
· Team player
· Understand, comply with and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
· Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
· May be required to travel for business on occasion
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*This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.