The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and working in conjunction with the Maintenance and Production teams, the Maintenance Purchaser works with the maintenance and production leadership to source supplies and materials, create purchase orders and follow up on delivery and manage inventory.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:
Edits purchase requests and prepare purchase ordersConsults catalogues and other references to obtain prices and specificationsMaintains files and records of materials, prices, inventories, and deliveriesPerforms related clerical duties i.e. filingWorking within JD Edwards to produce work orders for the maintenance of the corrugated and converting machines and create a tracking system for the assignment and completion of the work ordersManage open P/O’s and no GR listManages the ordering, receiving, and locations of all incoming partsMaintain spare part inventory to a min/max level as well as the organization of all parts storage areas.Manages and maintains the maintenance budgetContact vendors and suppliers for quotations and follow up on outstanding purchase ordersCoordinates plant/maintenance department materials purchasing applications to effectively plan all maintenance work projects with Maintenance Coordinator Monitors with the guidance of the Maintenance Manager in managing the maintenance department’s operating budget to ensure compliance with the outlined budgetary goalsShows flexibility in adjusting to operations and business demands.Other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed:
Must have experience in working in Manufacturing Maintenance EnvironmentMinimum of 2 years Maintenance Purchaser/Clerk preferredBe a strategic thinker and develop short and long-term actions that are aligned with the organizational goalsPossess strong problem solving and analytical skillsBe able to communicate strategies and approaches resulting in a clear understandingBe able to resolve conflicts and disagreements in a constructive mannerBe proficient with Microsoft Office – outlook, excel and productivity suite.Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
What We Offer:
Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary, benefits and pension plan
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.