MRO-Buyer

About the role

Purchasing duties to support Engineering Department Operations.

Responsibilities

• Order tools, machine components and operating supplies per requestor requirements.
• Stock, control, inventory and transport components and equipment that will be used for production in other SMP facilities.
• Identify alternative vendors or products that meet the specifications (In-Kind Replacement).
• Work closely with operations representatives to determine best items, suppliers, and prices to purchase in support of department objectives.
• Determine most cost-effective and efficient methods for ordering MRO items and transporting goods.
• Maintain MRO processes and purchase order documentation within and across departments to provide a reliable and organized system.
• Trace and monitor purchase orders and invoices and effectively communicate with the requestor of item availability, order lead-time and order status.
• Work with Finance Department to address invoice payments and reconcile concerns and discrepancies.