Purchaser (Manufacturing)

Heartland Sheets is seeking a Purchaser/Planner to support its Kansas City, MO facility by performing general purchasing functions for the maintenance operation and planning within the maintenance department. The role involves scheduling technician work, supervising techs, and supporting the maintenance manager in transforming the department into a reliability and performance-based organization. The position requires researching suppliers, maintaining inventory records, preparing purchase orders, and negotiating contracts to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. The ideal candidate will help manage capital equipment purchases, monitor market conditions, and contribute to increasing plant performance through root cause analysis and predictive maintenance strategies.