Materials Control & Procurement Operator

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Materials Control Operator to manage indirect purchasing for the plant, including MRO, office, and facility supplies.

This role serves as the primary contact for purchase requests, PO management, supplier follow-up, receiving, and internal distribution of materials. The position supports cost controls, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery to internal customers while collaborating with maintenance, operations, engineering, and administration teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years in purchasing, inventory control, receiving, supply chain, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Review requests for completeness and proper cost center allocation.
• Obtain supplier quotations as required.
• Ensure purchases comply with company purchasing policies.
• Follow up on all open purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier delivery commitments.
• Expedite critical orders to prevent operational disruptions.
• Communicate delivery status to requestors and management.
• Receive purchased materials and supplies.
• Verify quantities and condition of goods received.
• Process receipts in the ERP system.
• Coordinate return of damaged or incorrect materials.
• Deliver materials to requesting departments.
• Monitor critical MRO inventory levels.
• Recommend replenishment requirements.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Track monthly MRO and indirect spending.
• Support cost tracking by department and cost center.
• Serve as the primary contact for plant personnel regarding purchasing requests.
• Provide status updates on orders and expected delivery dates.
• Support maintenance, operations, engineering, quality, and administration teams with supply needs.

Skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Kennametal Inc. in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Materials Control Operator to manage indirect purchasing for the plant, including MRO, office, and facility supplies.

This role serves as the primary contact for purchase requests, PO management, supplier follow-up, receiving, and internal distribution of materials. The position supports cost controls, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery to internal customers while collaborating with maintenance, operations, engineering, and administration teams.