Position Title: Maintenance Buyer Department: Sourcing/Purchasing Employment Type Full Time Location: Columbia, PA - Plant Workplace Type: Onsite
Maintenance Buyer
ASC Engineered Solutions is looking for a Maintenance Buyer who will utilize the company’s MRP, accounting, and scheduling systems to forecast, monitor and control maintenance items, WIP levels for products and processes assigned by the Department Manager. This role requires a hands-on ability to perform all purchasing and inventory control functions, including material planning, product flow scheduling, inventory cycle-counting and reconciliation. You will work closely with Production, Purchasing and Maintenance functions to assure successful achievement of perform-to-schedule goals.
How You Will Help
Purchase commodities and services to meet ASC’s operational needs. Assure purchase orders are processed, and quality materials and services are received in a timely manner. Identify and select suppliers and contractors with demonstrated cost and delivery performance supporting ASC’s requirements. Ensure all purchases are in accordance with company procedures while following all required approval authorizations. Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with department managers and plant personnel to clarify need for purchased parts or services. Work closely with Maintenance and Production teams to communicate and verify all parts and services are compliant with ASC standards. Constantly develop and recognize the quality, delivery and cost performance of suppliers. Ensure accuracy and timely communication is provided to stakeholders.
Work closely with Quality and Engineering personnel to communicate and verify all systems and product requirements for ISO-9002 compliance.
Develop a thorough understanding of the Company’s MRP system and Purchasing functions. Work with Accounts Payable team to resolve any invoice or payment discrepancies.
Review, develop and submit to the Department Manager for approval all significant product and/or material stocking, WIP or supplier delays which might be expected to impact performance-to-schedule or profitability goals on the products/processes.
Provide technical and administrative support to the Department Manager as requested regarding all aspects of MRP, inventory management, supplier performance etc.
Identify opportunities to support annual cost saving initiatives and support continuous improvement projects. Monitor spend for assigned commodities to ensure compliance with plant budgets.
What You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Advanced degree in related subject and/or profesional certification (APICS, NAPM, etc.) preferred
5+ years hands-on experince as a buyer, inventory control coordinator, MRP/Inventory Analyst, or similar position
Experience in an ISO-9002 and/or MIL-Q-9858 environment would be favorable.
Must be computer literate at a professional level, MS Office, MRP and planning/scheduling software systems and be able to communicate with other employees regarding purchased quality, schedule, cost, and inventory control topics
Training and technical knowledge in various MRP, APS and master scheduling programs and theories would be favorable
Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with daily involvement on the production floor
Job Benefits
Competitive salary and performance incentives
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Training and career development opportunities
About ASC Engineered Solutions
Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.
The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers’ success.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
