Senior Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Procurement Specialist

Oil Dri•Mounds, IL

11h•$46,027 - $59,835

About The Position

The Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Specialist II under the supervision of the facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for the buying, delivery, and replenishment of all spare parts, using the company’s CMMS in support of the manufacturing facility. Manage and execute the non-production supplies and services requirements of Oil-Dri through various transactional, sourcing activities.Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, and other key stakeholders as well as other MRO Procurement personnel to meet or exceed timely delivery and speed of service performance goals.Responsible for parts room inventory, including monitoring bin quantities to ensure accurate inventory levels are maintained.Maintain a clean, organized parts room that makes it easy to find parts and check them out.Conducts himself/herself in accordance with our core values, "WE CARE" and "Lessons Learned""Procure" - Review, process and manage the procurement of all requirements generated by approved requestors.Submit monthly consolidated report in the agreed upon format to assigned personnel that tracks KPIs for MRO Procurement. These KPIs monitor overall speed of service goals for MRO Procurement.Participate on various sourcing projects as requested by ManagementEnsure all necessary documentation follows all published Accounting and Procurement policies as they relate to procurement of non-production goods and servicesEnsure accuracy and retention of all Procurement related paperwork including but not limited to receiving documents, requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, key internal and external correspondence, bids, etceteraManage and maintain equitable relationships with assigned key suppliers and service providersHandles day-to-day internal bulk truck and rail car scheduling.Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must have 2+ years of inventory management, scheduling or supply management/procurement experience preferably in a maintenance support role
MRO procurement experience with a proven track record of success or a successful track record in maintenance and/or plant operations
Business, Finance or Supply Management degree with high aptitude for learning
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication (oral and written)
Relationship skills including people management of financial acumen and analytical skills
Ability to maintain records and keep track of all areas of responsibility
Technical aptitude for mechanical equipment.
Possess core values of Honesty and Integrity

Nice To Haves

Experience with large ERP Manufacturing system preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and execute the non-production supplies and services requirements of Oil-Dri through various transactional, sourcing activities.
Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, and other key stakeholders as well as other MRO Procurement personnel to meet or exceed timely delivery and speed of service performance goals.
Responsible for parts room inventory, including monitoring bin quantities to ensure accurate inventory levels are maintained.
Maintain a clean, organized parts room that makes it easy to find parts and check them out.
Conducts himself/herself in accordance with our core values, "WE CARE" and "Lessons Learned"
"Procure" - Review, process and manage the procurement of all requirements generated by approved requestors.
Submit monthly consolidated report in the agreed upon format to assigned personnel that tracks KPIs for MRO Procurement. These KPIs monitor overall speed of service goals for MRO Procurement.
Participate on various sourcing projects as requested by Management
Ensure all necessary documentation follows all published Accounting and Procurement policies as they relate to procurement of non-production goods and services
Ensure accuracy and retention of all Procurement related paperwork including but not limited to receiving documents, requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, key internal and external correspondence, bids, etcetera
Manage and maintain equitable relationships with assigned key suppliers and service providers
Handles day-to-day internal bulk truck and rail car scheduling.
Perform other duties as assigned