About the roleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Buyer to join our procurement team. The Senior MRO Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing a wide range of MRO materials, supplies, and services to support our manufacturing operations. This role requires a strong understanding of MRO procurement of best practices, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
Compensation: $80,000-$95,000
Annual Broad Based Bonus: 15%
What you will be doing - Responsible for planning, organizing, and awarding designated contracts and agreements
- Place purchase orders for new and existing production materials
- Purchase capital equipment for North and South America manufacturing operations.
- Research and make recommendations for alternative suppliers
- Assure the timely delivery of quality raw material, components, and services
- Provide management with forecasts of market conditions, price trends, and potential problem areas
- Maintaining a general knowledge of technical requirements involved with assigned commodity responsibility so they are fully understood by suppliers
- Investigate cost reduction/avoidance opportunities
About you - Bachelor's or technical degree in related area, relevant job experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum five years Purchasing Experience.
- Professional Certification in related field preferred.
- Working knowledge of MRP, Demand Flow® or Lean Manufacturing
- Excellent communication/negotiating skill
- SAP experience preferre
How will we reward you - Competitive base pay
- Generous time off - starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan - Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
- Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
- Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees
