MRO Buyer

Adler Pelzer USA Careers•Salem, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRO Buyer is responsible for non-inventory items and ensures that stock levels are maintained at adequate levels. Work directly with plant systems to manage and co-ordinate with supplier deliveries. This person will work in conjunction with the MRO Capital and Indirect Procurement Director to help co-ordinate overall cost reduction.

Requirements

Experienced Supply Chain Manager
Experience with SAP or equivalent purchasing software
Experience with MVP inventory management system
Experience managing inventory accuracy
Experience implementing and managing min/max inventory management systems
Experience collaborating with internal customers

Nice To Haves

Experience in the heavy truck industry
Experience in the automotive industry
Experience with acoustic and soft trim products

Responsibilities

Create purchase requisitions when required and obtain approval prior to placing supply orders.
Manage the entirety of the purchasing and inventory control process, including communication with suppliers and PR/PO creation/verification.
Monitor and report the progress of purchases within SAP or equivalent purchasing software.
Contact vendors and verify quotations from various suppliers in order to assure that high quality and cost-effective parts and materials are ordered.
Observe usage of critical parts and set adequate minimum and maximum stock amounts within MVP.
Work with established supply chains on a set schedule, to ensure a continuous supply.
Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of MRO material.
React to work order requests of critical parts and ensure that the stock levels never fall below a set minimum.
Manage inventory accuracy by performing physical inventory counts daily.
Implement and manage min/max inventory management systems for identified MRO, office supplies, first aid, safety supplies, etc.
Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems.
Manage and resolve issues regarding PR/PO to avoid invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay
Generous benefits package
Opportunity to be a part of a strong team
Opportunity for career growth
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one
Generous and flexible paid time off
401(K) match, fully vested
Company provided life insurance
Short term and long-term disability insurances
Employee assistance program
Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis(FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru - many others)
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development