MRO Buyer

Shape Corp.•Tanner, AL

About The Position

The MRO Buyer is responsible for procurement of a multi-million-dollar MRO budget supporting multiple manufacturing locations. The role refines replenishment strategies and determines the strategic supply base to assure supplier performance against key measures. It also oversees and drives continuous improvement of processes related to MRO procurement and develops and maintains a supply base that supports quality, delivery, innovation, and cost objectives. The position includes staff-management responsibilities, including conducting performance evaluations, assessing development needs, mentoring associates, completing projects and team assignments, and identifying and training backups for key tasks. Additional functions may be assigned by the leader.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Previous experience with vendor-managed inventory systems.
At least 3 years of experience as an MRO Buyer in an automotive or manufacturing operation.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
CPIM certification.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement responsibilities for a multi-million-dollar MRO spend supporting multiple manufacturing locations.
Complete quotes, quote summaries, schedules, and releases accurately and on time.
Facilitate monthly performance reviews with key suppliers to ensure operational goals are met.
Resolve supplier quality issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
Follow established procedures for purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, quotes, defective material reports, and related documents.
Refine replenishment strategies to increase inventory turns and reduce procurement costs.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings to generate and investigate cost-reduction ideas while maintaining internal service levels.
Oversee and drive continuous improvement of processes related to MRO procurement.
Develop and maintain an MRO supply base that supports profitability through quality, delivery, innovation, and cost performance.
Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct associates and ensure evaluations are completed for associates under indirect supervision.
Assess subordinate skill sets and development needs, and mentor and develop associates appropriately.
Complete projects and team assignments professionally and on time.
Identify and train backups to manage key tasks during absences.
Perform additional functions as directed by the leader.