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Materials Control Operator – Entry
Kennametal. Manage all indirect purchasing activities for the plant, including Operations (MRO) supplies, consumables, office supplies, facility supplies, and other non-production purchases outside the Tool Crib.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing indirect purchasing activities, including processing purchase orders and maintaining inventory accuracy. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and Microsoft Excel to track spending and support supply chain operations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Indirect Purchasing ManagementERP System ProficiencyInventory ControlSupplier CommunicationOrganizational Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Purchase Order ProcessingCost Center AllocationSupplier Quotation ManagementInventory ReplenishmentCycle Counting
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeERP System
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaGED
Industry Keywords
MRO SuppliesIndirect PurchasingSupply ChainManufacturing Environment
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage all indirect purchasing activities for the plant, including Operations (MRO) supplies, consumables, office supplies, facility supplies, and other non-production purchases outside the Tool Crib.
- Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders within the ERP system.
- Review requests for completeness and proper cost center allocation.
- Obtain supplier quotations as required.
- Ensure purchases comply with company purchasing policies.
- Follow up on all open purchase orders.
- Monitor supplier delivery commitments and expedite critical orders.
- Communicate delivery status to requestors and management.
- Receive purchased materials and supplies.
- Verify quantities and condition of goods received.
- Process receipts in the ERP system.
- Coordinate returns of damaged or incorrect materials.
- Deliver materials to requesting departments.
- Monitor critical MRO inventory levels and recommend replenishment requirements.
- Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Track monthly MRO and indirect spending.
- Support cost tracking by department and cost center.
- Serve as the primary contact for plant personnel regarding purchasing requests.
- Provide status updates on orders and expected delivery dates.
- Support maintenance, operations, engineering, quality, and administration teams with supply needs.
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, receiving, supply chain, maintenance administration, or related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.