General Support - MRO-Buyer

Standard Motor Products, Inc. • Greenville, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts. Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, SMP also provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products. Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Requirements

• Purchasing duties to support Engineering Department Operations.
• Order tools, machine components and operating supplies per requestor requirements.
• Stock, control, inventory and transport components and equipment that will be used for production in other SMP facilities.
• Identify alternative vendors or products that meet the specifications (In Kind Replacement).
• Work closely with operations representatives to determine best items, suppliers, and prices to purchase in support of department objectives.
• Determine most cost-effective and efficient methods for ordering MRO items and transporting goods.
• Maintain MRO processes and purchase order documentation within and across departments to provide a reliable and organized system.
• Trace and monitor purchase orders and invoices and effectively communicate with the requestor of item availability, order lead-time and order status.
• Work with Finance Department to address invoice payments and reconcile concerns and discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing duties to support Engineering Department Operations.
• Order tools, machine components, and operating supplies per requestor requirements.
• Stock, control, inventory, and transport components and equipment for production in other SMP facilities.
• Identify alternative vendors or products that meet specifications (In-Kind Replacement).
• Collaborate with operations representatives to determine the best items, suppliers, and prices for departmental objectives.
• Determine the most cost-effective and efficient methods for ordering MRO items and transporting goods.
• Maintain MRO processes and purchase order documentation across departments for a reliable and organized system.
• Trace and monitor purchase orders and invoices, communicating item availability, order lead-time, and order status to requestors.
• Work with the Finance Department to address invoice payments and reconcile concerns and discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed