Planner Buyer Coordinator

As a Purchasing Coordinator for IPS, you will be supporting the Large Motor Department for our Portland Service Center. The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels, negotiating vendor pricing, and ensuring the timeliness of shipments to and from the service center.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Provide support necessary to plan and achieve IPS Portland’s financial objectives
• Order parts for jobs promptly, as advised by department
• Negotiate contracts with vendors for service and quantity purchasing as directed by supervisor
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
• Manage and track services being performed to ensure a high level of quality and prompt delivery
• Resolve or assist in resolving all price and/or ordering discrepancies, related to purchased material
• Continually look for ways to improve the efficiency of the supply chain

Qualifications and Competencies:

• High school diploma, plus three to give years of experience as an industrial buyer or equivalent experience in a related field preferred
• Three years’ experience in manufacturing preferred, with an emphasis on operational processes
• Strong computer skills required
• Vendor and purchasing experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work procedures and apply strong analytical problem-solving skills in a continuous improvement environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong and professional customer focus
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to perform math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division as well as understanding fractions and percentages
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Who We Are:

Integrated Power Services, or IPS, is the leading provider of electric motor and generator repair services in North America for continuous process industries, including power generation (wind, nuclear, hydro and fossil), petrochemical, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper and aggregates & cement. Headquartered in Greenville, SC, with thirty locations coast to coast, we offer in-shop repair services, field services, distribution and asset storage on a local, regional and national scale.

Joining Our Team:

IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair every day. When you work with IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, Entrepreneurial Spirit.

IPS is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and their families, and the communities where we operate. We offer competitive compensation, technical training and the opportunity for advancement. Our benefit plans include comprehensive medical coverage and plan options, like Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts with automatic Employer contributions. We also offer 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a Refer-A-Friend Program with a cash bonus.

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.