Buyer - MRO Procurement
About the role
Sources materials and/or services to meet CSX operational requirements pertaining to MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operating) commodities. Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for the sourcing of major MRO asset categories, commodities, and services. MRO commodity procurement responsibilities include crew hauling, PPE, Office Supplies and Furniture, Amazon Business, Legal Services, crew packs, document services, Industrial Hygiene, janitorial services, tools, fasteners, chemicals, water/ice, signs, lighting, welding materials, utilities, electricity, gases, and direct vendor supply among others. CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.
Responsibilities
- Lead the cross-functional sourcing and procurement process (Strategic Sourcing and Supply Process) for MRO
- Interface with internal customer to determine requirements and identify suppliers
- Generate requests for information (RFX) or proposals
- Evaluate bids and products to determine best solution for CSX
- Negotiate contracts with potential suppliers
- Shepherd the contract throughout the process
- Manage purchasing workflow, including purchase orders, invoice discrepancies, and approvals
- Identify cost reduction opportunities within the corporate environment as well as other business units
- Identify qualified suppliers and monitor supplier performance
- Maintain awareness of industry trends and developments through proactive market research
- Serve as subject matter experts on MRO needs