BUYER-INDIRECT MATERIALS/COMPRADOR-MATERIALES INDIRECTOS

Mitchell, SD | Full-Time | 1st Shift (6AM–2PM, Mon–Fri)

About the Role

Serve as a key point of contact for the plant by providing professional front desk support while managing the purchasing of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) materials, supplies, equipment, and services. This role supports the day-to-day needs of the facility by ensuring visitors and incoming calls are handled promptly and professionally, while working closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure MRO materials are available when needed.

The MRO Buyer/Front Desk Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate purchasing records, obtaining quotes, placing and tracking orders, communicating with suppliers, and helping manage costs in accordance with company purchasing procedures. The role requires strong organization, communication, customer service, and follow-through to support both plant operations and a positive experience for employees, visitors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow, and interpret detailed work instructions, company purchasing procedures, and policies.
• Manage the purchasing of MRO materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, obtain quotes, place and track orders.
• Communicate professionally with suppliers, vendors, visitors, and callers.
• Support day-to-day facility needs, including front desk duties such as greeting visitors and handling incoming calls.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure MRO materials are available when needed.
• Help manage costs in accordance with company purchasing procedures.
• Use computer systems, including Microsoft Office programs and ERP systems (SAP experience preferred but not required).

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Proficiency with computer systems, integrations, and electronic tools.
• Knowledge of standard purchasing procedures, practices, and processes.
• Knowledge of MRO materials, supplies, and basic inventory practices (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional and effective communication with employees, suppliers, vendors, visitors, and callers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• SAP or other ERP system experience (preferred but not required).

Physical Requirements

• Sit (70%) and walk (30%) of the time.
• May be required to bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, twist, and turn.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs (10% of the time).
• Stand for periods while greeting and assisting visitors, vendors, and employees.
• Use a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Move throughout the facility to communicate with departments, suppliers, contractors, and employees.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and steel-toe shoes, when entering designated plant areas.