Purchasing and Inventory Specialist
Graymont

Job Introduction

The Purchasing and Inventory Specialist will play a key role in the plant Purchasing and Inventory Management process, consistent with Graymont's maintenance strategy.

United States - WI - Eden

POSITION SUMMARY

Graymont's Eden, Wisconsin plant is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and self-directed individual to fill the position of Purchasing & Inventory Specialist. This individual will play a key role in the plant Purchasing and Inventory Management process, consistent with Graymont's maintenance strategy (MAPUS - Maintenance and Production Uptime Strategy). The Purchasing Inventory Specialist will have a high degree of communication and coordination with other specialists and departments throughout the plant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive purchase requisitions from various plant departments. Research goods & services; quality, specifications, price, availability, delivery, freight.
• Create purchase orders from requisitions, ensure cost center and accounts are correct (taxes, freight, etc)
• Ensure Procurement to Payment (P2P), and approval processes are followed and high quality purchase transactions are executed as per Graymont procedures
• Facilitate accurate and effective communications between purchase requestor and vendor, to ensure expectations and requirements are fulfilled.
• Ensure close ties to the supply chain. Establish & maintain good relationships throughout.
• Act as plant point of contact person Graymont Accounts Payable Group.
• Maintain purchase orders and purchasing related information in a current & updated status.
• Establish & maintain dedicated areas with proper conditions for all spare parts to be stored.
• Ensure all spare parts are traceable through JDE, and stocking levels are established, reviewed and revised as necessary for all parts in inventory.
• Regularly review and remove obsolete parts as required.
• Maintain high standard of housekeeping in warehouse areas.
• Ensure all maintenance employees are trained on how to use maintenance inventory system (search parts, issue parts, etc).
• Responsible to receive and stock parts in proper location within 24hrs of receipt.
• Assemble job kits for special work orders, shutdowns or as otherwise required.
• Responsible to ensure there is a strategy to manage all consumables in an effective manner.
• Ensure major part synergies are maximized with neighboring plants, and coordinate transfers to and from other plants.
• Maintain proper labelling and use of barcodes for all regular spare parts.

• Proven track record of safe work and safety leadership.
• Previous experience and/or training in supply management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel). High degree of proficiency in the use of (or ability to learn) JD Edwards.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.