MRO Purchaser

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Purchaser is responsible for purchasing goods from requisitions for all MRO products and for the set up and upkeep of Maintenance parts inventory

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the procurement of multiple complex commodities such as capital equipment, MRO service goods, and facilities supplies. These may include These include production consumables, maintenance repair items, services, machinery repair parts, sourcing of OEM parts, control of operations, utilities, health and safety devices, sanitation products and tooling
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders and maintain contracts and agreements
• Review and analyze procurement requirements and provide monthly reports on inventory value, and cycle counts and adjustments
• Be a resource to plant associates in researching, sourcing, and solving problems when searching for specialized parts/equipment which are required for a particular use or machine.
• Ensure that complete bills of materials are entered into the PM system so that information concerning work histories, parts usage, and accurate descriptions can be retrieved.
• Coordinate and analyze data necessary to classify spare parts based on their consumption values (ABC classification approach). 
• Lead effort to reduce inventory stock value and report on a period basis the progress.
• Coordinate proper inventory controls through established methods such as cycle counting and physical inventories and assist in implementing continuous improvement stockroom strategies that will bring the greatest return on investment, improve competitive position, and achieve site objectives for the stockroom.
• Oversee and manage contractors on site
• Source and develop suppliers in accordance with purchasing best practices and company directives.
• Research and develop suppliers by preparing CFRs or other informational requests that contain material specification and supplier operational data.
• Analyze proposals, suppliers’ financial stability and manufacturing capabilities to make the best sourcing decisions.
• Maintain and develop positive relations with suppliers, through communications of company position, material requirements, and pricing objectives.
• Contact suppliers regarding material problems and supports resolution including follow-up on all delinquent purchase orders.
• Work with the Purchasing and Finance Departments by sharing pertinent data and cost analyses as required, to establish optimal supply chain management strategies.
• Establish and maintain an inventory tracking system which allows for better purchasing bargaining power. Incorporate economies of scale based on usage and frequency of ordering.
• Serve as backup to other members of the Operations department as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in food manufacturing 
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or college
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple levels of the organization internally and externally
• Energetic, highly analytical, continuous improvement oriented 
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledgeable in CMMS Systems, preferably Fixx.
• Ability to read technical documents. Blueprints, schematics etc.
• Some travel may be required to satellite company locations

Working Conditions

Must be able to work in a factory setting being exposed to areas with high noise levels and temperature and humidity fluctuations. Typical conditions may include prolonged standing and walking. Must have flexibility to be present on multiple shifts (day / afternoon / night)