About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
Franzenburg is a fast-growing industrial company specializing in centrifuge repair, rebuilds, and field service. Accurate purchasing and tight inventory control are critical to our operations and profitability.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to own procurement activities and inventory management. This role supports both the shop and field service teams while helping professionalize our materials processes as we grow and integrate acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing / Procurement
- Source and purchase parts, materials, supplies, and equipment
- Manage vendor relationships, pricing, and lead times
- Issue purchase orders and track open orders through delivery
- Negotiate pricing and terms where appropriate
- Coordinate with production, service, and management on material needs
- Resolve receiving discrepancies and vendor issues
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate inventory records across parts, steel, WIP, and finished goods
- Perform and oversee cycle counts and physical inventories
- Investigate and resolve inventory variances
- Support proper inventory valuation and costing
- Monitor min/max levels and recommend reorder points
- Help improve inventory processes, organization, and accuracy
- Coordinate with accounting on inventory adjustments and reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or inventory experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable working in an industrial/shop environment
- Proficiency in Excel and inventory/purchasing systems
- Clear communicator who can work effectively with vendors, shop staff, and office teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, or equipment repair
- Familiarity with job costing or parts-intensive operations
- Experience with inventory software or ERP systems
- Knowledge of basic accounting related to inventory
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay in the $31 – $38 per hour range, depending on experience
- Strong benefits package (well above market, especially for family coverage)
- Weekly and year-end bonus potential
- Opportunity to improve systems and grow with the company
This is a hands-on role with real ownership over materials and inventory accuracy during a period of significant company growth.
This is position reports to the Inventory Manager
\nCompany DescriptionDaytime hours with flexible schedule options
Stable, full-time position with a local Des Moines company
Opportunity to work with a variety of manual machining and welding processes
Company Description
Daytime hours with flexible schedule options\r\nStable, full-time position with a local Des Moines company\r\nOpportunity to work with a variety of manual machining and welding processes
Location and commute
1300 Ne 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50317.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3153039063.