Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Buyer

Winpak • Senoia, GA

327d

About The Position

Winpak is seeking Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Jr. Buyer to join our team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for preparing and issuing purchase orders for products and services needed to maintain and repair machinery. This role will involve regular collaboration with the factory staff to understand the required supplies and maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records. As the MRO Jr. Buyer, you'll need to utilize your negotiation skills, technical knowledge, and attention to detail to ensure smooth operations and inventory management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (AA degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in MRO purchasing and inventory control for maintenance stores.
• Experience in computerized inventory control systems.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts and record-keeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Micro Main or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is a plus.
• Negotiation and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Purchase supplies requisitioned by the maintenance department, adhering to management authorization, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Department management to ensure competitive pricing of maintenance purchases.
• Expedite orders with suppliers and keep departments informed of potential delays.
• Manage maintenance materials and inventory through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate charges and maintain system integrity.
• Organize and maintain spare parts inventory for the Maintenance Department.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED