Maintenance Buyer & Coordinator - Des Moines, IA

Job Name: Maintenance Buyer & Coordinator - Des Moines, IA

General information

Location: Des Moines, IA Date: 23-Oct-2025 Company: Andersen Corporation Posting City: Des Moines, IA Ref #: 8941 Job Category: Administrative, Maintenance, Operations Posting City: Des Moines State: IA

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. 
In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

POSITION SUMMARY: This role manages parts requisition, purchasing, and inventory across the maintenance and facility departments and sites using EAM and Coupa systems. Responsibilities include verifying documentation, placing and receiving orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, and serving as a system administrator. The position acts as the main contact for vendors and suppliers, oversees PPE vending operations, supports maintenance teams with administrative tasks, and assists with spare parts setup for new equipment. It also leads small inventory projects, resolves PO and invoice discrepancies, and may supervise storeroom clerks. Off-hours support may be required for urgent material need.

POSITION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Verify accuracy of all parts requisition documentation and then place EAM & Coupa purchase orders for various departments. Then receive in these orders when they come into the facility.
• Possess a maintenance credit card and process transactions from the maintenance department.
• Provide System Administrator functions for EAM and Coupa. These systems are Enterprise Wide and this position will serve as a back up to the maintenance planner to provide system assistance or answer functionality questions.
• Administration and Management of inventory information within EAM. This includes auditing proper inventory levels with cycle counting, researching any discrepancies, and making inventory adjust