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Purchasing Specialist

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc
Sumterville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome. In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

Purchasing Specialist

Primary Function :

The Purchasing Specialist has responsibility for the procurement of supplies and tactical, short-term buying for all regions. The position oversees the daily replenishment of stock items by placing orders, generating POs, utilizing the company credit card, and communicating with suppliers to support field operations.

Typical Duties :

  • Generate POs to restock drill accessories and engage with company vendor base.
  • Generate weekly supply consumable restock orders in conjunction with Stock Room Coordinators.
  • Utilize company purchase card to obligate field purchases with outside vendors.
  • Contact vendors to place orders for project specific materials such as blast hole sleeves and other consumables.
  • Review repair quotes for department and rental equipment.
  • Coordinate construction equipment rentals, track delivery, and return to vendor.
  • Assist Stock Room Coordinators and Manufacturing supervisor with shipping and receiving as needed.
  • Assist Stock Room Coordinators and Manufacturing supervisor with the inventory management of all standard and consumable supplies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, geographically diverse Company.
  • Develop and cultivate professional, productive relationships with Purchasing and Supply’s Internal Customers : Senior Leadership, Divisional / Departmental Managers, Manufacturing Department, and their teams, as well as colleagues and support staff.
  • Working Knowledge in MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Warehouse Management Systems experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically, take initiative, and operate with a sense of urgency.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply, or Logistics setting.
  • Job Requirements :

  • Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
  • While the work environment is generally office-based, the ability and willingness to perform hands-on work is required in this dynamic and developing position with growth potential.
  • Ability to lift 25 - 50 lbs.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • Out of town / state travel required.
  • Work hours are generally during the standard work week; however, business demands (specific projects, off site travel, meetings, etc.) may require weekend and evening availability.
  • Pay : $23-$28 / hr DOE

    Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos :

  • Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B : https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
  • Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities : https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=gvloIft9KPY
  • Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

    Salary : $23 - $28

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