Parts & Procurement Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Platte
- Bldg B
- Platte City, MO, Salary Range:
Undisclosed,

Job Shift: First Shift,

Position Title:

Parts & Procurement Specialist Reporting To:
Procurement Manager Department:
Generator Manufacturing Division

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954. Our mission is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support, and we live that mission every day through our commitment to our customers, employees, and communities. As Central Power Systems & Services continues to experience significant growth, we are looking for a Parts & Procurement Specialist to support our Generator Manufacturing Division.

This position plays a critical role in keeping production moving by ensuring raw materials, fabricated parts, and other required components are available when needed. We value individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart—people who are willing to learn, take ownership, solve problems, and work collaboratively to get the job done.

The Parts & Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the purchasing and material requirements of the Generator Manufacturing Division. This position develops and releases purchase orders according to established scheduling processes, monitors open and planned orders, and proactively identifies and resolves material issues that could impact production schedules. The Parts & Procurement Specialist works closely with vendors, Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and Procurement leadership to maintain adequate material availability, manage inventory responsibly, and support cost-effective and efficient production.

The ideal candidate is a fast-learning, highly organized purchasing professional with an understanding of steel commodities and the ability to locate difficult-to-source materials. This individual must be able to make sound purchasing decisions while balancing price, quality, availability, lead time, inventory, and production requirements. Most importantly, this position understands that keeping production moving is the priority and is willing to take ownership, find solutions, and do what is necessary to locate the right material at the right price and ensure it is available when and where it is needed.

Purchasing & Procurement

• Develop and release purchase orders based on material requirements, production schedules, inventory levels, and established purchasing processes.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure raw materials, purchased components, and other required items are available and delivered according to schedule.
• Coordinate with subcontract vendors for powder coating, fabricated parts, and other outsourced production requirements.
• Research vendor websites, databases, catalogs, and other resources to identify sources, pricing, availability, and product information.
• Convert material requirements into purchase orders based on conventional sizes, quantities, specifications, and production needs.
• Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts and required production dates.
• Compare suppliers and purchasing options to obtain the best overall value while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Identify difficult-to-source materials and develop solutions to support production requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and supporting documentation.

Material Planning & Production Support

• Monitor material requirements and determine when additional supplies may need to be ordered due to production requirements, material rejections, shortages, or engineering changes.
• Retrieve, enter, and maintain material and purchasing information within the company's Material…