Parts Purchaser

The overall responsibility of this position is to provide sourcing of parts inventory for all earthmoving and material handling machines. Purchase designated items from European sources for manufacturing plant at Newport News. 

Responsibilities

• Perform parts sourcing to support required customer service levels.
• Liaison with European affiliates.
• Create purchase order in system.
• Improve correct set order quantities for all items in Baan.
• Establish all domestic purchase orders and quotes for parts sales to all affiliated Liebherr companies.
• Establish all purchase orders for literature, parts books, parts manuals and parts system (LIDOS) orders from Liebherr affiliate.
• Establish all purchase orders for Liebherr Construction Equipment Division.
• Establish purchase return orders.
• Process orders to affiliate Liebherr companies: purchase parts, get quotes, update price list, and arrange shipping for airfreight.
• Maintain files, delete and clear PO’s, work on various reports.
• Maintain and do requisitions for Office Supply cabinet.
• On standby for emergency purchase orders from Liebherr affiliates on nights and on weekends.

Compentencies

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years of work experience in Purchasing.
• Specific product knowledge and inventory control tactics a real plus.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written, good phone skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of software and systems related to parts and warehouse operations activities; timekeeping systems; project management software; spreadsheet software; and word processing software.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Referral Bonus: Tier III

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jose Matrille.

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The company

In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies through its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for 12 product segments that are positioned across the United States.

 

Location

Liebherr USA Co.

23607 Newport News, VA

United States (US)

Contact

Jose Matrille

zay.matrille@liebherr.com