MRO Buyer

Job Summary

The MRO focused Procurement Analyst will ensure the cost-effective and timely delivery of materials required for Maker’s Pride facilities' efficient operation. This role supports production requirements, identifies cost-effective sourcing strategies, and manages material management plans by MRO category, plant, and network.

This position involves a thorough understanding of SAP and Maker’s Pride systems, leading SAP-related activities and reporting across plants. It also requires the development and management of consolidated MRO sourcing and management capabilities.

Job Duties

• Prepare, issue, and monitor Purchase Orders
• Ensure sourcing decisions align with established strategies
• Lead cross-functional efforts to develop SAP system capabilities for MRO procurement
• Generate SAP reports for monitoring usage, sourcing, costs, spend history, supplier performance metrics, and PPV
• Develop supplier performance programs and MRO-related programs to reduce downtime due to part availability and performance
• Identify and manage optimal material inventories by plant and region
• Support the development and implementation of SAP-related policies and procedures
• Coordinate leveraged procurement programs with cross-functional resources
• Support and maintain Food Safety and plant Quality programs
• Provide SAP training for plant MRO procurement peers and cross-functional team members

Knowledge Required

• Industry-defined SAP best practices for MRO, MRO procurement, and supply chain
• SAP experience in developing and running SAP and BW reports
• Understanding of SAP environments with strict spending limits and controls
• Knowledge and experience with MRO, SAP, and plant operations, preferably in the food industry
• Successfully multi-tasks and uses influence management skills
• Understanding of project management

Skills Required

• Well-developed vendor management skills
• Prioritizes work based on short- and long-term objectives
• Successfully analyzes and presents data to multiple levels of the organization
• Creates and communicates written and verbal presentations, including annual budgets and strategic plans
• Ability to lead SAP-related activities and reporting
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, SAP, EAM, MVP

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at a work station for extended periods of time
• Standing, walking, climbing stairs
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on an infrequent basis

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in MRO management, procurement, and related supply chain functions
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Familiarity with the food industry preferred
• SAP, MRO, and procurement experience in a professional purchasing role, knowledge of the food industry a plus
• Additional background in materials and inventory management preferred
• SAP-related supply chain experience
• Proven results in sourcing initiatives, cost reductions, and improving supplier service and performance
• Experience in generating thorough industry analysis for domestic and international sourcing strategies
• Experience as a project manager
• Ability to lead cost analysis processes, identify and collect inputs, develop appropriate calculations, determine payback, understand cost savings and/or cost avoidance calculations, develop concise and comprehensive reports, present proposed next steps with supporting rationale, execute plan
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in cross-functional, influence management
• Experienced negotiator