Purchasing Specialist (MRO)

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Specialist to conduct ongoing business with established MRO providers. Execute the PR/PO process for spare (MRO) parts and supplies. Oversee the operation of MRO spare parts inventory, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Perform on-off purchases with appropriate approvals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in purchasing and inventory control
Several years of relevant experience
Good command of written and spoken English
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Nice To Haves

Business administration major or advanced degree in a related field
Previous experience in the manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Purchasing vendor management and purchasing process control
Manage the PR/PO process for spare (MRO) parts and budgeted supplies and consumables
Reviews vendor quotes and bids for accuracy and competitive strategies
Ensure consigned MRO inventories are verified and invoiced
Direct operators and assigns tasks to ensure operation of MRO receiving and warehouse
Issues purchase orders and make necessary changes to existing orders to meet actual needs
Ensure MRO inventory system data is monitored and maintained
Reports on cycle count activity and results
Can provide report of expected and actual spending related to monthly operating budgets
Complies with & supports the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by management