Inventory Purchasing Specialist

Location: Ecru

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Summary:

The MRO Purchasing Specialist will provide appropriate quality materials in an MRO environment on time and utilize the best cost-management practices while maintaining favorable long-term relationships with suppliers. The MRO Purchasing Specialist will collaborate with internal customers to determine requirements and specifications. This position will also review purchase requisitions, analyze specifications, investigate suppliers, analyze supplier capabilities, meet and communicate with suppliers, study costs and prices, negotiate pricing, terms and delivery, and select or recommend suppliers.

The MRO Purchasing Specialist is accountable for all MRO Purchasing activities, performing them in accordance with the applicable asset Management system and Ashley policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Source and procure MRO materials, parts, and services

Develop and execute procurement strategies for MRO categories

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers

Manage supplier relationships and performance

Identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities

Support strategic sourcing initiatives

Evaluate make vs. buy decisions

Supplier Management Evaluate, select, and qualify MRO suppliers

Monitor supplier performance metrics

Conduct supplier audits and assessments

Manage vendor contracts and agreements

Resolve supplier quality and delivery issues

Develop strategic supplier partnerships

Maintain approved vendor database

Purchase Order Management Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders

Manage purchase order lifecycle from creation to closure

Expedite critical and emergency orders

Track order status and delivery schedules

Resolve purchasing discrepancies and issues

Coordinate with receiving and accounts payable

Maintain accurate purchasing records

Cost Management Analyze MRO spending patterns and trends

Identify and implement cost savings opportunities

Monitor budget compliance and variances

Negotiate favorable pricing and payment terms

Track and report cost savings achievements

Support budget planning and forecasting

Optimize total cost of ownership

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Professional certifications (CPSM, CPPO, APICS) preferred

Continuing education in procurement and supply chain

Experience:

3+ years MRO or industrial purchasing experience

Manufacturing environment experience required

Contract negotiation experience

Supplier management backgroundERP/procurement system experience

Knowledge of maintenance operations

Work Environment:

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.
** Pay: **$19.00-$22.00

Benefits We

Offer:

Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off; increases with years of service

Generous Employee…