MRO BUYER

Mubea • Florence, SC

274d

About The Position

In charge of activities involved with procuring indirect goods and services such as equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for organization by performing the following duties. Motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist with 1-2 years of experience in a Purchasing or Procurement department. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for their assigned commodities, demonstrating ownership of the purchasing process from requisition review to order fulfillment. Key responsibilities include initiating and managing purchase orders for materials and services, ensuring data integrity through high-volume data input, and actively tracking raw material inventory. This role involves consistent supplier communication to verify data accuracy, request updates, and confirm delivery timelines. The successful candidate will be experienced in preparing and managing complex reports using Excel, coordinating administrative functions such as meeting scheduling and reporting, and supporting continuous improvement of purchasing procedures. They will play a key role in maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on open orders, including ETAs, shipping status, and receipt confirmations.

Requirements

• Associates degree or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a College or university; or three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 - 5 years administrative support and/or purchase order experience strongly preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint, and ability to use Word & Access
• Strong interpersonal and follow up skills
• Must be a team player
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven problem solving ability and must be process oriented
• Must be capable of managing multiple deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow through a must

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP
• Negotiating prices and contracts
• Purchasing for industrial buildings
• Researching new suppliers
• Ability to summarize market conditions for given commodities

Responsibilities

• Participating in supplier performance surveys and follow-ups
• Managing and documenting cost savings initiatives
• Learning and navigating the MRP system to support sourcing strategies
• Collaborating cross-functionally across all levels of the organization
• Supporting Buyers with sourcing projects and handling ad hoc assignments
• Representing the company at industry trade shows to build supplier relationships and stay informed on market trends
• Leading or contributing to special projects as directed by management

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree