MRO Purchasing & Inventory Supervisor

Sandridge Crafted Foods•Medina, OH

About The Position

Sandridge Crafted Foods is looking for an experienced MRO Purchasing & Inventory Supervisor to lead and continuously improve the purchasing, inventory, storeroom, vendor, and CMMS processes that support our Maintenance operation. This is not simply a purchasing or inventory position. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, identifies problems before they impact production, builds better processes, develops employees, and follows issues through to resolution. If you have strong MRO purchasing and inventory experience and enjoy turning an underdeveloped process into an efficient, reliable operation, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.

Requirements

5–7 years of MRO Buyer experience that includes inventory responsibility or 7–10 years of comparable MRO purchasing and inventory management experience
Experience in MRO purchasing, industrial purchasing, maintenance inventory, storeroom management, or a closely related field
Strong vendor sourcing and relationship-management skills
Experience analyzing purchasing, inventory, and cost data
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to develop procedures and standardized processes
Strong computer skills with the ability to learn CMMS and ERP systems
Ability to independently prioritize multiple competing needs
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Nice To Haves

Industrial maintenance or manufacturing MRO experience
Maintenance CMMS experience
SAP or similar ERP experience
Cycle counting and inventory optimization
Industrial supplier negotiation
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and industrial maintenance parts
KPI, reporting, or cost-reduction experience
Previous supervisory, lead, or employee-development experience

Responsibilities

Purchase maintenance parts, supplies, materials, and services
Source mechanical, electrical, controls, and general industrial maintenance components
Compare suppliers, pricing, availability, and lead times
Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms when appropriate
Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
Track backorders, critical parts, and material shortages that could impact production
Research hard-to-find, obsolete, or discontinued components
Identify cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing quality or reliability
Maintain accurate MRO inventory and storeroom records
Establish and manage minimum/maximum levels and reorder points
Own cycle-counting and inventory accuracy processes
Identify excess, duplicate, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
Partner with Maintenance to identify and stock critical spare parts
Improve storeroom organization, labeling, accessibility, and overall efficiency
Ensure materials are accurately received, stored, issued, and tracked
Maintain accurate part numbers, manufacturers, suppliers, pricing, locations, and inventory information
Improve CMMS data quality and system utilization
Develop reports and metrics around inventory, purchasing, costs, and trends
Identify opportunities to improve processes and system functionality
Develop SOPs for purchasing, receiving, issuing, cycle counting, and inventory management
Train and support Maintenance employees on consistent CMMS practices
Provide daily direction and support to the MRO/storeroom team
Coach and develop employees
Establish clear expectations and accountability
Cross-train team members
Build stronger processes and capabilities within the MRO function
Partner closely with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, Accounting, and Finance