Maintenance Parts Procurement Specialist

Wayne Farms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson is seeking a skilled Purchasing professional to manage maintenance parts procurement, maintain precise inventory levels, and ensure competitive bidding for high-quality items and favorable delivery terms. The role supports the maintenance and operations teams in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in industrial purchasing, strong vendor relations, and a proven ability to analyze bids and ownership of cost controls.

Qualifications

• Reports to Purchasing Agent with general supervision and policy guidance.
• Communicates daily with Maintenance Manager and supervisor’s plant regarding maintenance parts and other supplies.
• Interacts with accounting department regarding purchasing procedure, inventories and costs.
• Communicates with vendors and salespersons regarding bids, pricing, costs, quality, delivery, repairs and replacement.
• Identifies with the values, philosophy and mission of Sanderson Farms, Inc.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of use of personal computer, typewriter, calculator, etc.
• Good analytical ability. Skilled at analyzing bids/pricing.

Responsibilities

• Assists Purchasing Agent in overseeing the daily operations of the purchasing department including schedules, assignments, staffing, labor utilization, cost, etc.
• Maintains accurate and current inventory records of all maintenance supply and repair parts and physically inventories required items as required.
• Obtains competitive bidding on item requisitioned to ensure the highest quality at the best possible price and favorable delivery and service agreements. Coordinates with purchasing department at the General Office.
• Maintains warehouse in an orderly manner and acceptable to USDA standards.
• Issues parts and supplies as requested, maintaining accurate accountability an efficient and cooperative atmosphere.
• Reconciles purchase orders with incoming supplies to ensure that the company is in receipt of all goods requisitioned.
• Provides leadership, training and encouragement in an atmosphere of safety consciousness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Vendor relations

Bid analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal computer

Calculator

Typewriter

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson is seeking a skilled Purchasing professional to manage maintenance parts procurement, maintain precise inventory levels, and ensure competitive bidding for high-quality items and favorable delivery terms. The role supports the maintenance and operations teams in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in industrial purchasing, strong vendor relations, and a proven ability to analyze bids and ownership of cost controls.