Maintenance Parts Procurement

The role

The Maintenance Buyer supports the maintenance department by purchasing parts, materials, rental equipment, and contractors for Webster Operations. This role involves maintaining inventory for plant manufacturing and facility equipment.

What you will do

• Source and purchase MRO supplies, spare parts, tools, and services.
• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and departments.
• Work with maintenance planners, supervisors, technicians, and vendors.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Use CMMS or ERP systems to track orders and inventory.
• Procure equipment and specialized tools.
• Calculate costs of orders and forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
• Assemble and fill orders and issue parts to mechanics.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience with CMMS/purchasing software systems.
• Computer Skills: CMMS systems, Purchasing software systems, Microsoft Spreadsheet and Word Processing, Email.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in a buying/procurement role, or minimum 5 years' work experience in mechanical discipline sourcing parts.
• Able to efficiently perform internet searches and research.
• Able to read and interpret vendor manuals and drawings.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with mechanics, operators, vendors, OEM suppliers, and management personnel.
• Able to perform cost analysis and work within a structural budget.
• Able to deliver a clear and concise presentation when required.
• Committed to safety and teamwork.
• Highly motivated.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks.

Nice to have

• Strong mechanical aptitude

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs

About the company

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates dairy products. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company.