Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Purchaser

Shearer's Foods•Waterford Township, PA

About The Position

The MRO Purchaser ensures the right part is delivered to the right place at the right time. The role follows corporate standards and workflows, with approved site-specific adjustments, to maintain appropriate inventory quantities in assigned storerooms. The purchaser may also support the site by generating purchase requisitions for approval. The position tracks and reports department budget objectives, monitors lead times and their budget impact, and proactively identifies and escalates issues. It maintains compliance with corporate procurement methods and agreements, supports training for site resources on indirect purchases and budget management, and coordinates with stakeholders to mitigate procurement risks that could cause production losses or increased costs. The MRO Purchaser works with storeroom colleagues and the corporate team to keep MRO parts data aligned and record part obsolescence, replacements, and changes communicated by vendors. The role also procures goods and services under applicable corporate policies, procedures, and contracts.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in indirect inventory purchasing; MRO experience preferred.
Experience in food or CPG manufacturing environments.
In-depth working knowledge of purchasing processes and practices.
Experience purchasing with inventory management or CMMS software.
Ability to establish, maintain, and effectively manage professional vendor relationships to support maintenance and operational needs.
Ability to accurately read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, schematics, and ISO technical drawings.
Ability to identify equipment components and replacement parts using drawings, manuals, specifications, and part numbers.
Excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills.

Nice To Haves

MRO purchasing experience.
Experience with Maintenance Connection software.

Responsibilities

Understand, track, and report against budget objectives for assigned departments.
Track and adjust lead times, assess the impact of receipts on budgets, and proactively identify and escalate issues to leadership.
Maintain adherence to corporate procurement methodologies and agreements, coordinating with the MRO Storeroom Leader, vendor representatives, and other resources.
Train site resources to manage indirect departmental purchases and budgets properly, and escalate budget risks and process deviations.
Monitor procurement issues affecting the site or network and notify stakeholders.
Develop risk mitigation plans with stakeholders to prevent unplanned production losses and increased costs.
Coordinate with the MRO Storeroom Leader and Attendant(s) to ensure internal and external MRO parts data are aligned.
Work with the MRO Storeroom Leader and corporate team to capture parts obsolescence, replacements, and changes communicated by vendors.
Procure goods and services for assigned storerooms in accordance with corporate policies, procedures, and contracts.
Generate purchase requisitions for approval as needed to support the site.
Perform additional duties as assigned.