Parts Buyer

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance staff by providing parts from inventory and billing them to the associated WOs, procuring parts from suppliers for needed repairs in a timely and efficient manner, and by answering the phone, and dispatching mechanics or Supervisors to breakdowns when needed.
• Data entry on WOs including mechanic labor hours, parts used, additional costs associated with the repairs, as well as repair descriptions.
• Generate purchase orders from automatically generated requisitions for stock parts and stock items without electronic inventory tracking.
• Secure price quotes from several vendors for each item ordered, ensuring efficient and economically responsible purchasing.
• Work closely with the Menards buying staff to acquire parts and supplies via our preferred vendors when possible.
• Package and ship items to repair facilities.
• Receive packages from vendors: compare the part received to the part ordered, verify quantities, ensure parts are properly labeled and stocked in their designated locations.
• Request information from and set up accounts with new vendors for products and repair services.
• Always strive to make improvements in the system, being aware of the system’s limitations.

• Requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion such as walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
• Warehouse environment can expose staff to temperature fluctuations, noise, dust, and uneven walking surfaces.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently; lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally.

• Strong organization skills are a must.
• Must have strong computer skills and be able to enter data accurately and efficiently.
• Must be a focused and determined worker.
• Must be reliable and responsible.
• Must communicate effectively and professionally on the phone as well as in person.
• Must be a team player and able to work one-on-one with other team members.

Entry level

Full-time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Retail