MRO Buyer

Shape Corp•Tanner, AL

55d

About The Position

Responsible for procurement of a multi-million dollar MRO budget that supports multiple manufacturing locations, refining replentishment strategies and determining strategetic supply base that assures supplier performance to key measures.

Requirements

Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Previous experience with vendor managed inventory systems.
3+ years previous experience as an MRO Buyer in an automotive or manufacturing operation.
Proficient with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
CPIM preferred.

Responsibilities

Procurement responsibilities for a multi-million dollar MRO spend that supports multiple manufacturing locations.
Accurate and timely completion of quotes, quote summaries, schedules and releases.
Facilitate monthly performance reviews with key suppliers to ensure operational goals are being met.
Resolve supplier quality issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
Adhere to established procedures when handling purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, quotes, defective material reports, etc.
Refine replenishment strategies to increase inventory turns and lower costs of procurement.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings to generate and investigate cost reduction ideas while maintaining internal service levels.
Oversee and drive continuous improvement of all processes related to the procurement of MRO items.
Develop and maintain a MRO supply base that will maximize profitability by achieving world-class quality, delivery, innovation and cost.
Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct associates; and ensure timely and complete performance evaluations of associates reporting under indirect supervision
Assess subordinate's skill sets, current and future development needs and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately
Completion of projects/team assignments in a professional and timely manner.
Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
Part Number Create/Change
Workflow Management
BOM Creation/ Maintenance
Price Changes/Approvals
Stock Room Support
Supplier Data
Supplier Additions
Daily Support
Performance Tracker (Savings)
Cost Impact review
Core Meeting Support
Inventory support
Product file support for Plex