Tool Crib MRO Buyer

GE Appliances•Decatur, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool Crib MRO Buyer supports manufacturing and maintenance operations by managing inventory and ensuring the timely availability of tools and parts. This role involves maintaining accurate stock levels, processing orders via the eAM system and manual methods, and expediting urgent requests to minimize downtime. The buyer will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and suppliers to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and cost effectiveness in support of GE Appliances’ production goals. Attention to detail and organizational skills are crucial for keeping the facility running smoothly and safely.

Requirements

Computer skills including Intermediate level use of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
Prior MRO buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience working with suppliers/vendors.
Good verbal and written communication.
Attention to details with the ability to multitask.
Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without accommodations.
Must be able to access required areas pertaining to job duties.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of eAM (Enterprise Asset Management).
3 to 5 years of prior MRO buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
3 to 5 years of Prior experience working with suppliers/vendors.
Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Work and communicate with upper management as needed.

Responsibilities

Order crib stock items via the eAM min/max system.
Adjust PO quantity on min/max POs as needed.
Expedite emergency orders for crib stock items on the min/max system.
Manually order items that do not have Blank Purchase Agreements.
Maintain technical knowledge of tool crib operations.
Maintain order reports for manually ordered items.
Update quantity and pricing on manually ordered crib items.
Expedite emergency orders for manually ordered crib stock items.
Monitor & communicate issues that arise related to safety/maintenance/production.
Partner with maintenance/engineering/shop floor to determine correct replacement for obsolete parts.
Order and expedite non crib items as needed and maintain the order report.
Use Excel to identify correct description, order quantity, order history and usage history for crib items.
Interface with sourcing and suppliers as needed to ensure orders are approved and delivered in a timely manner.