Buyer - Spare Parts

Company Overview: At Pacific Power Group, our mission is to sustain the momentum and energy that drives the world forward. Within the marine engine and backup power generation sectors, we offer comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Our highly skilled team comprises field service technicians, engineers, and workshop professionals who are in constant demand to ensure operational stability across vital industries such as military and defense, first responders, and global supply chain providers—covering everything from raw materials to consumer goods and food products. Join us now and become part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world.

Pacific Power Group is looking for a Buyer for spare marine engine parts.

Job Summary: To maintain adequate stocking levels through taking appropriate replenishment actions to achieve high levels of efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Job Details:

• Remote position. Ideally, the person in this role will be in close proximity to one of our following locations, but not required:

1. Kent, WA (Seattle, WA)
2. Fort Lauderdale, FL
3. Ridgefield, WA (Portland, OR)
4. Harahan, LA (New Orleans, LA)

• Travel, up to 25%
• Schedule, Monday - Friday, traditional business hours.
• Wage Range, $30.00 to $39.00 per hour, based on skills and experience.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 15 days PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance, Optional Supplemental Insurances, Legal Assistance for Identity Theft, Health Advocate, Tuition Assistance, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Adoption Aid.

Primary (Essential) Duties:

• Proactively use provided tools and reports to create, review, and place vendor replenishment orders.
• Ensure adequate stocking levels are maintained to improve Parts Department Fill Rates, Service Department efficiency, and Customer satisfaction.
• Planning and scheduling inventory orders and receipt to maintain department metrics and inventory control.
• Maintain current purchase order status so that estimated delivery dates and lead times remain as accurate as possible.
• Minimize exposure to obsolete and excess inventory.
• Cultivate cooperative relationships with vendors.
• Provide Leadership with updates, vendor performance, and other key metrics.
• Assist in resolving order discrepancies and damaged/missing shipments.
• Communicate with warehouse personnel regarding incoming shipments, deliveries, and paperwork.
• Assist in maintaining level 1 IC system data (Supersessions, Quantity packs, UOM, etc).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking skills.
• Intermediate computer skills (typing, MS Office, emails, etc.).
• Proficiency in Excel. Ability to create, manipulate, and analyze spreadsheets, tables, and charts.
• A methodical approach to figures and reporting.
• Knowledge of demand and supply planning/ordering.
• Excellent numerical and logical analytic skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Well defined organization and time management system.
• Ability to recognize and resolve problems quickly while attempting to minimize the impact to operations.
• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Basic knowledge of engine and transmission parts.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in buying or purchasing, or other relevant experience.
• 5+ years’ Customer Service experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2+ years’ experience in industrial/engine parts industry preferred.
• APIC’s Membership/Certifications preferred

Other Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Motor Services Hugo Stamp (MSHS) and Pacific Power Group (PPG) shall abide by the requirements of 40 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

MSHS and PPG will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Pacific Power Group will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

MSHS and PPG will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because they are a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran (hereinafter collectively referred to as “protected veteran(s)”) in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified.

MSHS and PPG will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified.

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