Purchasing/Planner (Plant Maintenance)

Heartlandsheets; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Sheets is seeking a Purchaser/Planner for their Kansas City facility. This role focuses on overseeing purchasing functions and maintaining supplier relationships to meet operational goals. Candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. The company offers year-round employment, growth opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Year-round employment for job stability

Unlimited opportunities for growth and training

Exceptional pay and affordable benefits

Clean facility with state-of-the-art technology

Empowering and employee-friendly environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years corrugated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the corrugated manufacturing process preferred.
• Five+ years in management, inventory, and purchasing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate suppliers based on various criteria.
• Prepare purchase orders and solicit bids.
• Monitor shipments and handle discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heartland Sheets, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Heartland Sheets ,a subsidiary of Schwarz Partnersis currently seeking aPurchaser/Plannerto support our Kansas City, MO facility.As a Purchaser/Planner you will perform general purchasing functions for the maintenance operation in accordance with established company standards, and the planning within the maintenance department. This includes scheduling work performed by techs along with limited supervision of the techs. You will also be responsible for supporting the maintenance manager and the company vision of transforming the maintenance department to a reliability and performance-based organization supporting & achieving the goals of the plant.

Heartland Sheets truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history.
• Responsible for maintaining record keeping of parts and supplies, inventory of fixed assets, parts and supplies uses in the process of manufacturing corrugated sheets.
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Ensure standard operating procedure is current. Assist management with purchase of capital equipment and manage repair and maintenance aspect of the capital budget/spending.
• Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer contract with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives based on established company policy or procedures.
• Maintain price records and handle discrepancies as they arise.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up on undeliverable goods.
• Confer with management, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends or future markets.
• Assure reliable physical assets and operating systems to manage and maintain the state-of-the-art strategy to monitor inventory of parts and equipment to avoid downtime.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with all levels of the company including corporate, management, co-workers, and vendors.
• Inform management of upcoming price increase, improved product availability, lack of product availability, and economical alternatives.
• Measure leading indicators of reliability in maintenance through condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, training, planning, scheduling, stores, and tool time.
• Perform root cause analysis and help develop solutions to increase plant performance.
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Immediately report any equipment that is not functioning properly.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of work area, equipment and tools for the job.
• Regular and predictable attendance and ability to work flexible hours or extended hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPEREINCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years corrugated manufacturing experience- optional but preferred.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPEREINCE:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the corrugated manufacturing industry process preferred.
• Five+ year experience in management, inventory and purchasing; manufacturing experience is a big plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Possess a high degree of accuracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.
• Excellent time management skills and well-organized.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and contracts; write routine reports and correspondence; communicate effectively with all levels of the company from Management to Customers.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, HEARTLAND SHEETS OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented, and employee-friendly environment.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Heartland Sheets, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America