Seeking a Materials Coordinator/Purchasing Agent to be responsible for purchasing, inventory, and vendor relations for the plant. Using a CMMS system this position will coordinate the overall life cycle of purchasing, inventory, and vendor relations processes. Position will provide a flow of materials, supplies, and services to support maintenance, production, and other department schedules within the plant.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory by ensuring successful processes are in
place to track inventory flow with optimal inventory is present and ready for use.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, and other necessary personnel to
ensure that materials and services support the Maintenance Schedule and other
departments’ needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely status on all purchase orders and keep appropriate
departments informed of any problems or potential problems that may cause late
shipments.
- Monitor the site’s chemical usage; coordinate findings with appropriate department
management and place chemical orders.
- Oversee and coordinate inventory accuracy in conjunction with Accounting through cycle
counting, appropriate inventory transactions, and physical inventory counts.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
- Perform warehouse work related to receipt, shipment, storage, distribution, or delivery of
products, parts, and materials.
- Operate a hand truck, forklift, or other heavy equipment to load, unload, move, or store
items according to delivery or routing documents, warehouse needs, or management
instructions.
- Analyze, identify, and implement improvement opportunities in the inventory
management function.
- Responsible for the purchase order process from initial quote preparation to final
verification as well as authorize payments for purchases and reconcile paperwork against
delivered items.
- Monitor and track the status of purchase orders through reporting tools to ensure the on time delivery of all materials. Communicate any changes throughout the organization.
- Manage supplier relationships by acting as the main contact for timely resolution of
pricing, quality, quantity, delivery, and invoice issues.
- Work with accounting, maintenance, production, and other departments to maintain
proper paperwork for equipment, parts, and services purchased.
- Monitor and communication significant cost structure impacts to appropriate department
personnel.
- Analyze, identify, and implement improvement opportunities in the purchasing function.
Other Essential Functions
- Coordinate with the appropriate department personnel to assist in the development of the
weekly maintenance schedule.
- Assist with engineering projects as directed.
- Provide input to management and suggest improvements for efficiency.
- Ensure safe work practices are implemented at all times. Report any safety issue or
problem to manager and EHS Manager immediately.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree in a related field.
- A combination of relevant experience and education will be considered in lieu of an associate’s degree. A minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required.
- 2 years of purchasing/inventory related experience.
- 2 years of manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience.
- Need general parts, electrical, welding, and mechanical equipment understanding.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Prefer an Associate's Degree and minimum of two years inventory and purchasing related experience. Experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial setting preferred. Salary is $88-$95K plus a full benefit package! Position is located outside Lincoln about 30 miles. Hours are Monday-Friday day shift with additional hours required as needed. Full benefit package along with relocation assistance.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $88,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Procurement: 2 years (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Inventory: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lincoln, NE 68526 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lincoln, NE 68526: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person