Maintenance Purchasing Specialist

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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide.  We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

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We are currently hiring for: 

Job Title:   Maintenance Purchasing Specialist 

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Purchasing Specialist has the responsibility to know the accepted business purchasing methods and know the purchasing policies and procedures of West Liberty Foods. It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Purchasing Specialist to conduct all business in accordance first with the policies and procedures of this organization, but if a subject is not covered by those policies and procedures then to act in accordance with the best business purchasing standards as currently practiced or as directed by the Manager.

Compensation Details:  $19.43+ per hour depending on experience

Job Responsibilities: 

• Create purchase orders.


• Assist the MMS Supervisor with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis.


• Work with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing item.


• Monitor open purchase orders.


• Search for cost savings of inventory items.


• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones.


• Negotiate pricing with vendors.


• Create new parts in L2L and assign part numbers.


• Verify prices on POs with order acknowledgements from vendors and adjust costs on POs.


• Expedite orders and track shipments as needed.


• Research and correct invoice issues with Accounts Payable and vendors.


• Reconcile packing slips with purchasing orders and file.


• Provide direction for runners on their daily schedule.


• Drive continual improvement in quality, productivity, efficiency and cost.


• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations.


• Partner with all departments of the organization.


• Assist with pm preparations and maintenance performance monitoring.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Minimum of 3 years related experience in a related position is preferred.


• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.


• Ability to perform basic math.


• Must be able to work with multiple vendors to determine the best deals for WLF by evaluating the many pros and costs of each offer based on price, quality, speed and other factors.


• MRO experience is preferred.


• Experience with inventory management software is preferred.  Experience with L2L is a plus.


• Computer experience – Google (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides).


• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.


• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment of continuous change and challenges.


• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.


• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends according to schedule.


• Must be able to  problem solve.


• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage


• Paid Time Off


• Life Insurance


• Short Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee Assistance Program


• Educational Assistance Program


• Discount Benefits


• Additional Voluntary Benefits