MRO/Purchasing Assistant

NABRICO Marine Products•Ashland City, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable MRO/Purchasing Assistant to support daily purchasing activities, assist with inventory management, and coordinate with vendors and internal departments to ensure materials, supplies, and equipment are available for plant operations. The role involves frequent communication and collaboration with supervisors, managers, and other departments to understand operational needs, coordinate purchasing requests, and provide updates on material availability and order status. The position is based in Ashland City, Tennessee, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with supervisors, managers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
Ability to build positive working relationships, communicate updates clearly, and follow through on requests in a timely manner.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering information, maintaining records, and processing orders.
Basic mathematical skills and ability to compare pricing, quantities, and purchasing information.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and willingness to learn new processes.
Ability to follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment when entering designated plant areas.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform general office duties throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or training in business, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.
Previous experience in purchasing, inventory management, administrative support, or a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with purchasing, inventory management, or ERP systems.
Previous experience supporting maintenance or production operations.
May occasionally assist with handling or moving materials within established safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assist with purchasing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, materials, tools, and equipment needed to support daily plant operations.
Communicate with supervisors and managers across the organization to identify purchasing needs, address material requests, and provide timely updates.
Build and maintain working relationships with plant leadership, maintenance, production, and other departments to support operational priorities.
Prepare, enter, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, product availability, order confirmations, and delivery schedules.
Monitor outstanding purchase orders and communicate delays, shortages, or other concerns to appropriate supervisors and managers.
Support inventory management by tracking stock levels, assisting with inventory counts, and identifying replenishment needs.
Assist with obtaining vendor quotes, comparing pricing, and identifying cost-effective purchasing options.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, order documentation, and inventory transactions.
Review packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices to help identify and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with receiving and verifying incoming materials and supplies as needed.
Support the MRO/Purchasing team with reporting, data entry, filing, and other administrative responsibilities.
Help identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Follow company safety policies, purchasing procedures, and established operational guidelines.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support purchasing and plant operations.