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Date: Jul 10, 2025

Location: Lancaster, SC, US, 29720

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Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

 

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

 

© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

Manage all aspects of the facilities storeroom to support the Lancaster site's maintenance, engineering, and production teams. Ensure efficient flow of parts, supplies, and services, maintain optimal inventory levels, and coordinate purchase orders. Support production and maintenance efficiency by stocking appropriate materials while upholding cost control and compliance with company purchasing policies

Job Responsibilities

Maintenance Support: Process CMMS work orders for off-site calibrations and vendor onsite services and maintain documentation for auditable assets, maintain maintenance spart parts inventor and provide support in sourcing parts and services where appropriate.
Inventory & Procurement Management: Maintain facility storeroom inventory, ensure proper levels of consumables and spare parts, and manage purchase orders (POs), approvals, and invoice processing through Syteline.
Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Source parts and services, managing service contractors (canteen equipment, vending machines, etc.), and collaborating with GBS on overdue payments.
Administrative & Mail Processing: Receive and process mail, scan invoices/statements to GBS, and manage NPR goods receipts in the accounting system.
Collaboration & Professionalism: Work effectively across departments, leadership levels, and external vendors while demonstrating initiative, professionalism, and respect.
Independence & Task Management: Work with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks efficiently, and ensure the timely completion of responsibilities.

This role operates with a moderate to high level of autonomy, requiring independent decision-making, problem-solving, and task prioritization while aligning with company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Associate’s Degree
•    3 – 5 years of experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar role
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office
•    Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
•    Strong research and analytical abilities

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field
•    Experience with ERP systems
•    CMMS experience
•    Knowledge of basic accounting terminology and practices
•    Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, tools, and parts
•    Experience in:
           Inventory management and scheduling
           Supply chain management
           Contractor management

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 47617 #L1-CH2

Compensation/Rewards/Benefits

The salary range for these skills is: $77,000.00 - $82,000.00.  This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future. The compensation package for this position will include a base salary, annual bonus, and employee benefits that are effective the first day of employment.

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!
Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee referral bonus 

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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