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We re hiring a Purchasing Specialist (Purchasing Agent) in Hastings, NE for a key role supporting production, engineering and warehouse operations. This position is essential in ensuring materials and supplies are sourced, ordered and delivered on time to keep operations running smoothly.

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Purchasing Specialist | $17 $22/hour | Hastings, NE | Full-Time We re hiring a Purchasing Specialist (Purchasing Agent) in Hastings, NE for a key role supporting production, engineering and warehouse operations. This position is essential in ensuring materials and supplies are sourced, ordered and delivered on time to keep operations running smoothly. Schedule: Monday Friday | 7: 00 AM 3: 30 PM What You ll Do: <ul><li> Source and purchase materials from approved vendors based on production demand </li><li> Work closely with Engineering to procure items from bills of materials </li><li> Coordinate with warehouse teams to maintain accurate stock levels </li><li> Initiate and support cycle counts and inventory verification processes </li><li> Maintain minimum/maximum inventory levels for key stock items </li><li> Assist Accounts Payable with invoice questions and discrepancies </li><li> Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times and order details </li><li> Negotiate terms, pricing and shipping arrangements when needed </li><li> Track and maintain accurate records for purchases, vendors and inventory </li><li> Collaborate with production leadership to prevent delays and shortages </li></ul> What You Bring: <ul><li> 3+ years of manufacturing or related industry experience preferred </li><li> Strong communication and organizational skills </li><li> Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment </li><li> Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email) </li><li> SAP Business One or QuickBooks experience is a plus </li><li> Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills </li><li> Ability to work effectively with all departments and leadership levels </li><li> Experience with inventory, procurement or production processes preferred </li></ul> What You ll Need to Succeed: <ul><li> Strong attention to detail and record keeping </li><li> Ability to plan ahead and manage vendor relationships </li><li> Confidence working with deadlines and changing production needs </li><li> Ability to interpret data and support purchasing decisions </li><li> Strong teamwork and communication across departments </li></ul> Pay & Benefits: <ul><li> $17.00 $22.00/hour depending on experience </li><li> Full benefits package available including paid single health insurance after probation period </li></ul> If you re organized, detail-oriented and ready to play a key role in keeping production running efficiently, apply today! #gethiredhastings

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Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country's leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. The duties and responsibilities include working with the Corporate Procurement Department to meet needs, supervising the Plant Materials Department staff, working with Production Management and Inspectors, and assisting in the daily operation of the facility, as requested by the Plant Manager.

<h5>Materials Manager </h5>Drop Table Shop - Grand Island, NE 68803 <h5>Job Description </h5>Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country's leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. We are currently seeking a Materials Manager for our Drop Table repair facility in Grand Island. This Position will provide critical support to the Plant Manager through the maintenance of the facility's plant-wide inventory and tracking system. The incumbent oversees the safe and organized handling of parts and components and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the facility inventory, inventory systems, and processes. The duties and responsibilities include working with the Corporate Procurement Department to meet needs, supervising the Plant Materials Department staff, working with Production Management and Inspectors, and assisting in the daily operation of the facility, as requested by the Plant Manager. <h5>Duties and Responsibilities </h5><ul><li>Supervise Plant Materials Department staff and provide training, performance appraisals, and coaching as needed </li><li>Ensure Plant Materials Department staff is receiving, managing, and transacting materials, both physically and systemically in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures </li><li>Provide daily material status updates to Production Management </li><li>Assure controlled access to materials is maintained </li><li>Perform daily facility/warehouse walk-throughs to ensure materials are correctly stored and labeled and to review housekeeping </li><li>Work closely with Plant Material Handlers and Production Managers at the facility to keep abreast of issues that may occur and assist in their resolution with respect to parts and inventory </li><li>Develop and manage vendor relationships to support strategic and budgeted purchasing and material control goals and ensure vendor compliance with Company Policies </li><li>Supervise and coordinate rollouts and ongoing implementation of Company Policies, Procedures, and Programs for inventory control, procurement, data management, and reporting </li><li>Monitor material pricing, inventory quantity, and transactions for errors and take corrective action as issues are identified </li><li>Continually seek ways to lower costs while maintaining Company quality standards </li><li>Timely order of materials and services in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures </li><li>Obtain quotations for new and existing parts and services, as required </li><li>Timely follow-up on open purchase orders; including backorders </li><li>Coordinate and conduct facility physical inventory and cycle counts with the Plant Materials Department staff </li><li>Understand and monitor inventory accuracy measurements and take corrective action as issues are identified </li><li>Manage aging inventory and prepare inventory analysis reporting for the Plant Manager and others, as required </li><li>Obtain and maintain part numbers and perform system data entry </li><li>Monitor vendor performance and timely address problem areas </li><li>Confer with vendors and Accounts Payable personnel to resolve materials and vendor invoicing issues; such as damages, quality issues, and incorrect pricing, parts, and quantity </li><li>Maintain working knowledge of purchasing and inventory systems </li><li>Other duties, responsibilities, and projects as requested or required by the Plant Manager </li></ul><h5>Qualifications </h5><ul><li>High school diploma and 3 to 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment </li><li>Minimum 2 years materials/inventory experience </li><li>Minimum 1-year purchasing experience </li><li>Prior supervisory or management experience required </li><li>Ability to present facts and recommendations in oral and written form </li><li>Knowledge of purchasing and inventory control </li><li>Proficient in personnel computer software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook </li><li>Knowledge of and skill in using office equipment including copiers, telephones, fax machines, calculators, and filing systems </li><li>Ability to operate equipment used in handling materials </li><li>Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion </li><li>Ability to make independent judgments within scope of responsibility </li></ul>

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