Equipment Support Purchaser

Job Summary

Responsible for the procurement and safekeeping of parts and supplies for the maintenance facility and, in some cases, any adjacent plants. Produce computerized reports as needed. Manage large inventory and perform quarterly inventory counts. This hourly, non-exempt position works with direct and indirect supervision.

Essential Functions

• Safely perform essential functions.
• Accurately enter data from fuel logs, purchase orders, work orders and inventory requisitions.
• Follow established company guidelines for purchase order generation and entry; generate computerized purchase orders; properly update inventory information.
• Order, receive and distribute parts for projects as needed.
• Research products, locate and select potential sources of materials to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain computerized preventative maintenance system through utilization of Viewpoint and work order processes.
• Maintain historical files on equipment maintenance work orders/equipment profiles as directed by leadership.
• Manage large inventory and perform thorough quarterly inventory counts.
• Produce computerized reports as needed and directed by leadership.
• Professionally answer telephones and company radio. Record and distribute all messages.
• Work closely with Shop Superintendent to ensure accurate and timely flow of information in the shop.
• Consistently work on personal growth plan.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Heavy construction equipment
• Inventory systems.
• Mechanical concepts.
• Purchasing concepts.
• Basic computer skills
• MS Office computer programs.
  
  

Ability To

• Learn and follow GOH policies and procedures.
• Successfully manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Work with others in a team environment.
• Solve problems.
• Negotiate price and availability while ensuring quality of product.
• Type 25 words per minute
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with solid organizational and time management skills.
• Must be familiar with construction equipment.
  
  

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer additional training such as two years of college or graduation from a technical school.
  
  

Experience

• Prefer previous office and purchasing experience.
  
  

Required Annual Training

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100%) Hear and speak to use telephone and company radio.
• Constant (67-100%) Able to see and read PC screens, read normal type size print.
• Constant (67-100%) Normal vision and hearing range.
• Constant (67-100%) Sit for sustained periods of time.
• Frequent (34-66%) Manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Frequent (34-66%) Bending, stooping, stretching, and prolonged standing.
• Frequent (34-66%) Use hands and fingers for typing and filing duties.
• Frequent (34-66%) Climb up and down ladders and stairs to access parts.
• Frequent (34-66%) Lift equipment and stock parts overhead.
• Frequent (34-66%) Lift and/or transport items weighing less than 50 pounds from one location to another throughout shift.
• Occasional (0-33%) Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasional (0-33%) Work in field or plant environment with exposure to adverse or extreme weather conditions, exhaust fumes, noise, dust, extreme temperatures.
• Occasional (0-33%) Walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Occasional (0-33%) Sit in vehicle for sustained periods of time.
  
  

This is a safety-sensitive position.