Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) Parts Buyer

Woodland Foods•Waukegan, IL

1d•$68,000 - $80,556•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a dual-functional role, balancing the administrative duties of purchasing with the hands-on task of managing the maintenance storeroom. This role is vital for ensuring high machinery uptime by having the right parts available for both planned maintenance and emergency repairs.

Requirements

A high school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor’s in Business or Supply Chain is highly preferred
2–5 years in an industrial environment.
Knowledge of technical parts (pumps, valves, sprockets) is critical for accurate sourcing .
Deep proficiency in MS Excel and experience with ERP systems
Forklift certification is required for receiving and moving heavy parts.
Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills.
Analytical and mechanically inclined
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Product, QA and Sanitation
Ability to work in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
Able to stand for long periods of time
Lift and move materials 50 pounds and utilize lift assistance or a colleague for items greater than 55 pounds to move them safely.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Sourcing and ordering a wide range of indirect materials , including motors, bearings, electrical components, and safety gear (PPE).
Negotiating with vendors to secure competitive pricing, volume discounts, and reliable delivery times .
Evaluating supplier reliability through scorecards and managing vendor relationships.
Reconciling invoices with Accounts Payable and investigating pricing discrepancies .
Interact with and follow-up with vendors and OEM technicians when they come onsite to address and repair issues.
Maintaining the Asset Hierarchy and Bill of Materials (BOM) in a CMMS system .
Executing routine cycle counts to ensure physical stock matches digital records.
Setting and monitoring minimum/maximum stock levels for critical spares to prevent production-halting stockouts.
"Kitting" parts for scheduled work orders , ensuring mechanics have all necessary tools before a job starts.
Ensuring all purchased components and chemicals meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food defense regulations.
Maintaining a clean and organized storeroom to meet audit standards (e.g., SQF, BRC, or USDA).

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits.
medical
prescription drug plans
dental
life insurance
short-term and long-term disability
vision insurance
flexible spending account
health savings account
tuition reimbursement
employee assistance program
voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft)
401k with company match
paid family leave
paid holidays
paid time off