Maintenance Purchasing Coordinator

International Paper; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

International Paper in Sealy, TX is seeking a Maintenance Purchasing Coordinator to lead daily purchasing, inventory, and work-order parts for the Maintenance Department. You will manage a site-wide parts/inventory and coordinate contractors, using SAP to create requisitions and ensure accurate invoice matching.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cost-control, and collaboration with maintenance leadership to reduce expenses and improve processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with four years of maintenance planning, purchasing, and project coordination.
• Knowledge of SAP, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work weekends or off shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily purchasing, inventory, and work-order parts for Maintenance.
• Manages site-wide parts and tool inventory and coordinates service contractors.
• Determines material needs for repairs, research options, obtain pricing, create a requisition in SAP.
• Source material locally, purchase with a Pcard, and reconcile P-card records.
• Inspects materials upon delivery and ensures proper plant receiving procedures.
• Track costs using SAP and report to management.
• Supports safety, maintenance, security, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze high maintenance cost centers and implement cost-reduction solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Title

Maintenance Purchasing Coordinator

Pay Rate

$60,200 - $80,300 (USCORE)

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

Sealy Box Plant

1485 Silliman St

Sealy, TX 77474

The Job You Will Perform

• Provides leadership and coordinates daily purchasing, inventory, and work-order parts activities of the Maintenance Department.
• Manages and maintains a single, site-wide parts and tool inventory and coordinates and manages routine service contractors.
• Determines material needs for repairs, research options, obtain pricing, utilize the SAP system to create a requisition, and receive material in SAP upon receipt of invoices.
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory, and work order parts administration activities of the Maintenance Department and responsibility for maintaining and accuracy of the Kit-N-Deliver process and area.
• Utilizes Proc-OPS for sourcing and to create PO’s.
• Source material available locally and will purchase needed material using a Pcard, maintain purchase records, and reconcile the P-card following corporate requirements.
• Inspects all maintenance materials and services upon delivery to the Maintenance Department.
• Assists in ensuring proper plant receiving procedures are followed.
• Track equipment repair, building repair, or project costs using the SAP system or other available methods and report to management on a routine basis and as requested.
• Provides support in the areas of safety, maintenance, building security, housekeeping, grounds keeping, cost effectiveness, and promotes continuous improvement.
• Analyzes high maintenance cost centers and in consultation with the respective Maintenance Leadership implements solutions to reduce and improve the cost.
• Work with vendors to consolidate purchases where cost savings can be derived
• May manage work to be contracted out by planning the tasks to be completed, developing a scope of work, and contacting contractors for quotations. After review and acceptance of a bid, utilizes the SAP system to create a requisition and will release service entries upon completion of work and receipt of invoices.
• Daily communication regarding parts and vendor availability.
• Maintains the Checkbook in SAP and Excel spreadsheet.
• Actively participate in ensuring a safe work environment.
• Perform stores inventory and t-value inventory activities.
• Maintain a neat and orderly fashion for all catalogues, bulletins and technical information in the Maintenance Office , vendor catalogues and all other technical and non-technical information required to be in the Maintenance Department library that pertains to purchasing.
• Assists Maintenance Leadership with tracking and improving Maintenance Incides, Kit-N-Deliver, etc.
• Assists Accounting with accruals and rectifies blocked invoices and PINS.

The Skills You Will Bring

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D, supplemented by technical or college course work in facility maintenance AND four (4) years of experience in manufacturing facilities maintenance performing planning, purchasing and project coordination; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• Maintenance stores inventory experience and strong computer skills, including SAP, required. Strong leadership, project management, and problem solving skills; high level of interpersonal savvy and ability to influence others is required. Sufficient mechanical aptitude to understand maintenance issues and tasks and to communicate effectively with work groups and contractors is required.
• Knowledge of corrugated manufacturing processes and related experience in purchasing, inventory, work order administration, and/or preventive maintenance.
• Working knowledge of office filing and recordkeeping systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math as required in inventory reporting, production reporting, and charts and graphs for measurement reports and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to work weekends and/or off shifts.

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].