Heavy-Duty Engine Parts & Procurement Manager

Lead the Parts heartbeat behind every engine build

Picture your morning: a CAT build is queued, a Detroit kit needs expediting, and a Cummins core just arrived. You open the ERP, review overnight variances, walk the aisles to spot-check bin integrity, and sync with the shop lead so every component lands at the machinist’s bench exactly when needed. By mid-day, you’ve negotiated pricing on a hard-to-find part, cleared a backorder, and coached the counter team through a complex parts lookup. Before close, you process a warranty credit, stage outbound shipments, and sign off on accurate margins.

We’re hiring a Parts Department leader to run purchasing, inventory, and daily parts operations inside a heavy-duty engine machining facility supporting engine builds for CAT, Cummins, Detroit, and similar platforms. Your precision makes the difference between good and great.

What you’ll own

• Inventory control: set min/max levels, perform cycle counts, and keep the warehouse organized and labeled
• Procurement: source components, negotiate with vendors, and expedite/resolve backorders
• Technical support: assist machinists and customers with accurate, application-specific parts identification
• Production alignment: coordinate with shop leadership to match parts availability to build schedules
• Profitability: manage margins, process core returns, and capture warranty credits
• Team leadership: supervise the parts counter plus shipping & receiving staff

What you bring

• 5+ years heavy-duty parts background (truck, construction, or ag)
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Strong knowledge of diesel & natural gas engine components
• Hands-on with ERP/DMS platforms and OEM electronic parts catalogs
• Forklift experience and ability to lift 50–75 lbs

Why this isn’t a typical counter job

These engines run under extreme loads. Your timing and accuracy directly impact performance in the field—precision matters here.

Proficiencies we value

• Inventory Management & Control
• Commodity Purchasing Experience

Apply today

Express Employment Professionals
Phone: 412-494-2000
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