MRO Buyer

Position Summary

Responsible for procurement of a multi-million dollar MRO budget that supports multiple manufacturing locations, refining replenishment strategies and determining strategic supply base that assures supplier performance to key measures.

• Procurement responsibilities for a multi-million dollar MRO spend that supports multiple manufacturing locations.
• Accurate and timely completion of quotes, quote summaries, schedules and releases.
• Facilitate monthly performance reviews with key suppliers to ensure operational goals are being met.
• Resolve supplier quality issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Adhere to established procedures when handling purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, quotes, defective material reports, etc.
• Refine replenishment strategies to increase inventory turns and lower costs of procurement.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to generate and investigate cost reduction ideas while maintaining internal service levels.
• Oversee and drive continuous improvement of all processes related to the procurement of MRO items.
• Develop and maintain a MRO supply base that will maximize profitability by achieving world-class quality, delivery, innovation and cost.
• Staff Management:
• Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct associates; and ensure timely and complete performance evaluations of associates reporting under indirect supervision.
• Assess subordinate's skill sets, current and future development needs and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately.
• Completion of projects/team assignments in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
• Part Number Create/Change
• Workflow Management
• BOM Creation/ Maintenance
• Price Changes/Approvals
• Stock Room Support
• Supplier Data
• Supplier Additions
• Daily Support
• Performance Tracker (Savings)
• Cost Impact review
• Core Meeting Support
• Inventory support
• Product file support for Plex

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing