Junior Buyer MRO

Position: Junior Buyer -- MRO
PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

FREE HealthcareHSA option

Dental Vision Life  Insurance Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance Long Term Disability Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
401K plan with company match

Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees

Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Title:

Junior Buyer – MRO

Position Summary:

Supports procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials to ensure plant uptime and operational efficiency. Responsible for processing purchase orders, maintaining inventory levels for critical spare parts, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Essential

Job Duties:

Create and manage purchase orders for MRO materials (spare parts, tools, consumables, safety supplies)
Monitor inventory levels and reorder critical parts to prevent downtime

Expedite urgent and emergency orders to support maintenance and production needs

Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules

Track open orders and resolve delivery or quality issues

Maintain accurate item master data, supplier records, and pricing in ERP system

Partner with maintenance, engineering, and storeroom teams to understand requirements

Source alternative parts or suppliers when needed

Support cost reduction initiatives through price comparisons and supplier consolidation

Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in manufacturing or plant environment

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)Knowledge of industrial suppliers (Grainger, Fastenal, Motion, MSC, etc.)Work Environment /

Physical Requirements:

Works in both office and plant environments

May require occasional walking through production or maintenance areas

Ability to respond to urgent situations and shifting priorities

Key

Competencies:

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Cost awareness
#J-18808-Ljbffr