Junior Buyer -- MRO
ALLIANCE TUBULAR HOLDINGS LLC•Alliance, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Junior Buyer -- MRO. PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components. This position supports procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials to ensure plant uptime and operational efficiency. Responsible for processing purchase orders, maintaining inventory levels for critical spare parts, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Requirements
- Attention to detail
- Sense of urgency
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Cost awareness
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing or plant environment
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Knowledge of industrial suppliers (Grainger, Fastenal, Motion, MSC, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Create and manage purchase orders for MRO materials (spare parts, tools, consumables, safety supplies)
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder critical parts to prevent downtime
- Expedite urgent and emergency orders to support maintenance and production needs
- Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
- Track open orders and resolve delivery or quality issues
- Maintain accurate item master data, supplier records, and pricing in ERP system
- Partner with maintenance, engineering, and storeroom teams to understand requirements
- Source alternative parts or suppliers when needed
- Support cost reduction initiatives through price comparisons and supplier consolidation
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures
- Understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.
Benefits
- FREE Healthcare
- HSA option
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
- 401K plan with company match
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
- Tuition Reimbursement eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
