MRO Buyer

Fisher-Barton Inc.Watertown, WI
Hybrid

About The Position

As an MRO Buyer, you manage all indirect buying and are an essential role to support day-to-day operations. This Buyer ensures MRO systems support the preventative maintenance program driving uptime improvements and achievement of cost reduction goals.

Requirements

  • Minimum Education: Associate degree or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in a purchasing setting
  • Experience working directly with suppliers or customers
  • Experience with an ERP system

Nice To Haves

  • Balanced strategic and process-oriented thinker
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Seasoned negotiation skills with ability to create strong partnerships
  • Ability to switch between tasks quickly
  • Takes initiative to continuously improve self and processes
  • Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
  • Can handle challenging situations and personal exchanges impartially
  • Thorough approach to work habits

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to Fisher Barton safety, quality procedures, regulations, and business code of ethics
  • Source and purchase MRO materials (spare parts, electrical components, tooling, lubricants, welding supplies, PPE, etc.)
  • Issue, manage, and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, approvals, and timely delivery
  • Place orders for maintenance parts, supplies and contract work; includes obtaining prices, scheduling
  • Expedite critical orders to prevent production or maintenance delays
  • Working with information from Maintenance, Engineering and Production, identify and establish appropriate parts inventory levels. Enter parts and supply inventory requirements, purchases, and usage into established recordkeeping tools; conduct periodic reviews of inventory levels to ensure recordkeeping accuracy and sufficient supply levels as required.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved vendors and service providers
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms across FB divisions to minimize costs
  • Evaluate supplier performance (quality, reliability, cost) and identify alternative suppliers to mitigate risk
  • Structure and manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
  • Streamline and consolidate suppliers across FB divisions
  • Monitor MRO inventory levels, reorder points, and usage trends
  • Design and optimize MRO inventory systems to balance cost and operational risk
  • Maintain daily cycle count program and reduce excess/obsolete inventory
  • Track spending against budget and provide cost analysis reporting
  • Identify, initiate, and track cost-saving strategies (vendor consolidation, standardization, bulk purchasing, etc.) to meet annual targets
  • Ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate
  • Generate purchase orders and obtain purchase approvals
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • 12 days Paid Time Off minimum to start
  • FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account)
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