Maintenance Parts Procurement Specialist

Water Lilies Food, LLC.; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Lilies Food, LLC. is seeking a Purchaser to procure maintenance parts, equipment, and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.

You will work with maintenance, planning, inventory, and machine shop teams, while coordinating with domestic and international suppliers to keep stock optimal and downtime low. You will manage quotations, purchase orders, supplier performance, and budgeting, driving cost savings and process improvements across procurement activities in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and preferred related associate degree.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, or maintenance storeroom operations in industrial settings.
• Familiarity with ERP/CMMS/purchasing software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Request and evaluate quotations for maintenance parts and services.
• Source parts from domestic and international suppliers and negotiate pricing.
• Create purchase orders and obtain approvals for high-value purchases.
• Monitor PO status and ensure on-time delivery with vendors.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and manage inventory levels.
• Collaborate with maintenance, planning, inventory control, and accounting.
• Track expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reading specs/technical docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field

Tools

ERP system

CMMS

Purchasing software

MS Office (Excel and Outlook)

Job description

Water Lilies Food, LLC. is seeking a Purchaser to procure maintenance parts, equipment, and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.

You will work with maintenance, planning, inventory, and machine shop teams, while coordinating with domestic and international suppliers to keep stock optimal and downtime low. You will manage quotations, purchase orders, supplier performance, and budgeting, driving cost savings and process improvements across procurement activities in a