Maintenance Parts Specialist – Inventory & Sourcing

AgriMark; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri-Mark, including Cabot Creamery, is seeking a Maintenance Parts Specialist for a full-time, daytime, Monday–Friday role in Middlebury, VT. The role focuses on managing parts inventory, placing orders, and negotiating with vendors to ensure best pricing, while supporting the Maintenance Planner and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Ideal candidates will have parts buying experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a background in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Parts buying experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal/written communication.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational.
• Can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated skill in organization and prioritization.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with Maintenance Planner and maintenance team to stay current on ordering and supply needs.
• Maintains critical parts and supplies for plant operations.
• Ensures proper inventory levels are tracked and maintained.
• Sources competitive pricing for parts and supplies.
• Tracks and receives orders and distributes to plant areas.
• Updates and maintains records in appropriate systems.
• Maintains purchasing, PO, and receiving guidelines with segregation of duties.
• Serves as a backup to the Maintenance Planner as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Parts buying experience

Microsoft Office

Verbal/written communication

Negotiation skills

Manufacturing experience

Adaptability

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Agri-Mark, including Cabot Creamery, is seeking a Maintenance Parts Specialist for a full-time, daytime, Monday–Friday role in Middlebury, VT. The role focuses on managing parts inventory, placing orders, and negotiating with vendors to ensure best pricing, while supporting the Maintenance Planner and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Ideal candidates will have parts buying experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a background in manufacturing.