MRO Buyer

Position Purpose:

This individual is responsible for meeting purchasing needs for assigned areas of commodities and/or services including planning, requisition review, process and system input and supplier selection through delivery.

Essential Functions:

• Initiate, develop, implement, and track cost reduction programs for MRO items.

• Negotiate and react to price changes from suppliers.

• Negotiate short- and long-term contracts with suppliers.

• Track and report plant spending.

• Track and control plant supplies.

• Assist with administrative projects.

• Check inventory levels within the plant

• Keep vendor accountable for vendor managed inventory

Education and Training

• Associate’s degree in supply management, Business or a related field preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of MRP purchasing applications.

• Ability to negotiate effectively.

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a purchasing related function.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft office programs.
  

Physical Demands

Constant sitting, occasional standing and walking
Occasional walking within plant
Minimal bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching
Lift up to 15 lbs., infrequently 30lbs.
Carry up to 15 lbs., infrequently 30lbs. up to 1-25 feet
Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. of force 1-5 feet

Environmental Conditions

Work Environment: Office/Administrative
Lighting: Adequate.
Ventilation: Adequate.
Temperature: Non Temperature Controlled. Humidity, Heat, Cold are factors during the year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.