Parts Specialist

About the role

The Parts Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the maintenance and operation of a large fleet of cranes, trucks, and trailers. This individual is responsible for sourcing and purchasing parts, maintaining accurate inventory records, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring mechanics have the necessary parts to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders from sourcing through receipt.
• Procure parts for cranes, trucks, trailers, and other heavy equipment to support maintenance and repair operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery, competitive pricing, and reliable service.
• Receive and verify incoming shipments, ensuring parts are accurate, complete, and meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and track parts usage through the company's ERP and inventory management systems.
• Work closely with mechanics and shop personnel to identify parts needs and ensure equipment downtime is minimized.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively reorder critical items to prevent shortages.
• Maintain organized parts storage areas and ensure inventory information is accurate and up to date.
• Generate reports and perform data entry related to purchasing, inventory, and vendor activity.
• Support ongoing efforts to improve inventory control, purchasing processes, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience purchasing and sourcing parts for heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, fleet vehicles, or industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and OEM replacement parts.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders and working directly with suppliers and vendors.
• Proficiency with ERP, purchasing, inventory management, or warehouse management systems.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with vendors, mechanics, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests in a