MRO Buyer - Plant

Midway Products•Greenwich Township, OH

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Plant Controller, the MRO Buyer is responsible for all purchasing functions for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) items. The role determines sources for new supplies, obtains quotes and selects the best value, requisitions purchased components, and negotiates payment terms, pricing, and freight. It maintains supplier relationships, purchasing records, inventory data, and equipment information in the purchasing database. The MRO Buyer supervises and supports the crib attendant, evaluates crib stock items and quantities, expedites orders, reviews and approves daily receipts, investigates unusual supply demands, and schedules weekly cycle counts with inventory adjustments as needed. The role issues and tracks tools and equipment, helps receive and store incoming items, and replenishes inventory. In coordination with Tool & Die and Maintenance Managers, the Buyer sets up preventive maintenance schedules for dies and equipment in Plex, and develops systems, procedures, and work instructions as required.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Good analytical skills.
Plex experience.
Microsoft Office experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business preferred.
Purchasing experience with an automotive supplier preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all purchasing functions for MRO items.
Determine sources for new MRO supplies.
Obtain quotes and determine the best value.
Requisition MRO purchased components.
Supervise the crib attendant.
Evaluate and determine stock items and quantities in the crib.
Expedite orders as required.
Negotiate payment terms, pricing, and freight.
Maintain the inventory database.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers.
Maintain purchasing records for all suppliers.
Review and approve daily receipts.
Investigate unusual supply demands.
Schedule weekly cycle counts and make inventory adjustments as needed.
Issue tools and equipment to workers and maintain records of items issued and returned, manually or by computer.
Back up and assist the crib attendant with receiving, unpacking, and storing incoming tools and equipment, and requisition stock replenishments through auto-generation.
Maintain equipment information in the purchasing database.
Set up preventive maintenance schedules for dies and equipment in Plex with assistance from the Tool & Die and Maintenance Managers.
Develop systems, procedures, and work instructions as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
Perform other tasks as assigned.