MRO Buyer 1st

Luttrell Staffing Group is currently hiring MRO Buyer (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Buyer) positions in Franklin, KY.

• $ 51k-63k / Year Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire Zero Fees - you’ll never be charged for any screening service Occasional Travel Opportunities;
  Rare International Opportunities as Well

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for indirect materials and services
• Request quotations, analyze supplier results, and recommend suppliers according to company procedures and applicable laws
• Serve as primary contact for supplier negotiations, contracts, pricing, deliveries, and invoice discrepancies
• Place approved purchase orders for goods and services
• Conduct in-depth cost and process analyses to identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Provide cost analysis data to management for strategic decision making
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and internal customers to identify savings opportunities
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery
• Request and track supplier documentation for Accounting, including Safety Data Sheets
• Ensure purchased goods meet regulatory, safety, and internal policy requirements
• Research and source non-inventory products and irregular services
• Manage and improve key controlled documents
• Analyze workflows and implement efficient, time-saving, and cost-saving solutions
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
• Provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members
• Assist management with PowerPoint presentations
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot software-related issues
• Foster a positive, helpful, and collaborative work environment
• Follow all policies and procedures in place
• Completes any other related tasks as needed

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or 1 year of supply chain, purchasing, procurement, or related experience required
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
  Japanese language proficiency is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including building analytical tools for decision making
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems and tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build internal and supplier relationships
• Detail-oriented with strong deadline management
• Understanding of the full supply chain from order placement through accounts payable
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably INFOR Net-Link
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Data management and analysis skills, including working with unstructured data
• Cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to self-educate and share knowledge with team members
• Strong supplier and professional networking skills

We are an equal-opportunity employer.