Position Title:
Maintenance Purchasing Coordinator
Pay Rate:
$48,300 - $64,400
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Magnolia, MS
The Job You Will Perform:
Provides leadership and coordinates daily purchasing, inventory, and work-order activities of the Maintenance Department. Manages and maintains a single, site-wide parts and tool inventory and coordinates and manages routine service contractors. Determines material needs for repairs, research options, obtain pricing, utilize the SAP system to create a requisition, and receive material in SAP upon receipt of invoices. Coordinate purchasing, inventory, and work order administration activities of the Maintenance Department. Source material available locally and will purchase needed material using a Pcard, maintain purchase records, and reconcile the P-card following corporate requirements. Inspects all maintenance materials and services upon delivery to the Maintenance Department. Assists in ensuring proper plant receiving procedures are followed. Track equipment repair, building repair, or project costs using the SAP system or other available methods and report to management on a routine basis and as requested. In consultation with the respective manager, utilizes current site maintenance personnel to perform work before sourcing external contract services. This may be accomplished by using all maintenance resources from the site to address work anywhere across the site. Provides support in the areas of safety, maintenance, building security, housekeeping, grounds keeping, cost effectiveness, and promotes continuous improvement. Analyzes high maintenance cost centers and in consultation with the respective manager, implements solutions to reduce and improve the cost. Work with vendors to consolidate purchases where cost savings can be derived May manage work to be contracted out by planning the tasks to be completed, developing a scope of work, and contacting contractors for quotations. After review and acceptance of a bid, utilizes the SAP system to create a requisition and will release service entries upon completion of work and receipt of invoices. Actively participate in ensuring a safe work environment. Perform preventive maintenance administrative activities. Maintain a neat and orderly fashion for all catalogues, bulletins and technical information in the Maintenance Office, including drawings and blue prints, machine manuals, vendor catalogues and all other technical and non-technical information required to be in the Maintenance Department library. Other duties as assigned.
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
High School Diploma, or G.E.D, supplemented by technical or college course work in facility maintenance AND four (4) years of experience in manufacturing facilities maintenance performing planning, purchasing and project coordination; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Maintenance stores inventory experience and strong computer skills, including SAP, required. Strong leadership, project management, and problem solving skills; high level of interpersonal savvy and ability to influence others is required. Sufficient mechanical aptitude to understand maintenance issues and tasks and to communicate effectively with work groups and contractors is required. Knowledge of corrugated manufacturing processes and related experience in purchasing, inventory, work order administration, and/or preventive maintenance. Working knowledge of office filing and recordkeeping systems. Demonstrated ability to perform basic math as required in inventory reporting, production reporting, and charts and graphs for measurement reports and analysis. Ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment. Flexible to work weekends and/or off shifts.
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.