MRO Buyer - Bayport, MN

Andersen Corporation • Bayport, MN

8d • $25 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing purchase requests from the Maintenance department, maintaining cost-effective inventory levels, researching and evaluating parts requests to ensure the best quality, price, and lead time, and managing MRO inventory including safety supplies and PPE. The role involves analyzing reorder points, utilizing LEAN manufacturing tools, managing vendor contracts, and collaborating with other locations to update the Corporate Parts Catalog. The MRO Buyer will also monitor and expedite purchase orders, process reports, partner with the engineering department on bill of materials, and represent Andersen Corporation professionally with vendors. Ensuring a clean, safe, and organized workspace using 5S principles and performing special projects are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working in maintenance and/or parts management in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, repair, and operational parts.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office; preferably working within a CMMS system.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to work within very tight timelines and multitask.
• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
• Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Strong skills researching via internet, manufacturer’s manuals, etc.
• Must be able to read and understand manufacturer’s specifications, equipment manuals, and blueprints.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of associates within manufacturing plant and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase requests generated from Maintenance department utilizing the EAM application.
• Maintain inventory levels that meet the needs of production levels yet are cost effective, utilizing ondemand planning tools.
• Research and evaluate parts requests working with maintenance supervisors, planners, and technicians to provide the best quality, price, and lead time.
• Manage MRO inventory (Inclusive of safety supplies and PPE).
• Process all Central Stores Replenishment orders.
• Analyze reorder points and quantities and make adjustments based on needs and history.
• Utilize LEAN manufacturing tools to maximize efficiency of department and operating processes.
• Work with vendors managing leased parts contracts, evaluates pricing and makes recommendations as needed to introduce new suppliers.
• Work cross-functionally with maintenance teams in other locations to create and update Corporate Parts Catalog.
• Monitor and expedite all purchase orders generated to ensure timely receipt.
• Process weekly/monthly reports as requested.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering department on bill of materials including updates bill of materials for all new equipment.
• Represent Andersen Corporation in a professional and ethical manner with all outside vendors.
• Ensure work space is clean, safe and organized, uses 5S principles.
• Perform special projects and/or other duties as requested.

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed