MRO Buyer

About the role

Provide the site with the necessary items to operate daily; including orders for min/max stores related items, service providers, outside contractors, emergency purchases, and routine administrative while coordinating inventories to minimize investment, obsolescence and other costs.

Responsibilities

• Procure all non-inventory items, MRO supplies, Capital Equipment, Maintenance and Service Contracts, Bulk Gases, Chemicals, and all outsourcing agreements.
• Provide sources of supplies for employees to aid in determining their needs.
• Review inventory levels, adjust safety stocks and adjust min./max. levels to maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials.
• Issue requests for bids/quotations to ensure competitive quoting process is adhered to.
• Evaluate competitive offerings and determine overall best offer for a product or service.
• Implement and maintain standardization programs.
• Identify and or select potential sources of supply.
• Cook up all vendor communications and resolve issues.
• Coordinate all returns and repairs.
• Determine disposition of faulty supplies.
• Track costs associated with defective materials and charge back suppliers.
• Conduct follow-up and expedite activities.
• Help establish purchasing polices and procedures.
• Ensure MSDS stays current for newly purchased items.
• Secure and maintain Certificate of Insurance, Waiver of Liens, and Warranties.
• Cook up local/town pick-ups.
• Coordinate vendor performance.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies involving price, quantity, or service.
• Maintain relationships with Corporate Personnel by providing information as requested.
• Perform storeroom cycle counting process.
• Spot check inventory for proper storage and general condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Controller.

Requirements

• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, Responds well to questions, Participates in meetings.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget, Contributes to profits and revenue, Develops cost saving measures.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner, Reacts well under pressure, Follows through on commitments.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions, Displays orientation to profitability, Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Word, Excel, Access, SAP, Heiler experience is a plus.
• Flexibility – must be able to manage many things at once and prioritize work. Must be able to handle the many interruptions that come in throughout the day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to frequently sit and talk or hear. The employee will also occasionally stand, walk and use hands and fingers. There will be occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or 1-2 years manufacturing buying experience in a plant environment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or 1-2 years manufacturing buying experience in a plant environment is a plus.

Skills

• Comprehensive PPO Medical Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Free Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching Program
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Gym Benefits

Benefits

• Comprehensive PPO Medical Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Free Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching Program
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Gym Benefits

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD