MRO Buyer I

About the role

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for exceptional manufacturing capabilities, Sparton specializes in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. The (MRO) Maintenance Repair & Operations Buyer I is primarily responsible for the requisition, procurement, and inventory of products and services used to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment. This position will also collaborate with other departments to source materials that support companywide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests for parts, tools, and services and generate requisitions.
• Request RMAs and quotes from suppliers and vendors.
• Request packer shippers and prepare items for delivery to outside vendors for repairs and calibration.
• Receive and distribute incoming orders to the technical team; update inventory levels based on received goods.
• Generate requisitions for low stock parts and consumable items flagged by the CMMS.
• Create and populate new parts records within the CMMS.
• Perform analysis of vending stock items to ensure min/max quantities are appropriate; make suggestions on adding or removing items based on usage.
• Maintain the department’s non-production orders and expenditures tracker to aid the department manager in annual budgeting.
• Perform regular inventory level checks.
• Research alternate parts and tools based on non-availability from normal suppliers.
• Other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Skills

• Comfort with a mix of hands-on activities and office-related work.
• Strong "get-it-done" mentality.
• Ability to follow routine standard work while overcoming ambiguity.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and lead small teams.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to learn specialized devices such as sign printers, label makers, and laminators.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with company safety policies.

Physical Requirements

The work environment includes both a professional office and a manufacturing setting. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level may be loud, and the employee may occasionally encounter extreme conditions in the plant.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, talk, communicate, use hands/fingers, feel, and reach with arms.
• Ability to lift, bend, or stoop as necessary up to 50 lbs.

No travel is required.

Benefits

Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help navigate benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company-paid basic life insurance; additional life and AD&D insurance available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program with 75% company match up to 8% plus 1% employer contribution.
• Company-paid time off (vacation and sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family-building assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules:
  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off.
  • 5/8s.
  • 4/10s.
  • 3/12s.
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: long-term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and more.

Benefits are subject to change. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern.