Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Source, negotiate, and purchase MRO items (spare parts, equipment, electrical components, PPE, tools, cleaning supplies, facility services, etc.) in accordance with company policies and budget guidelines.
- Manage the full procurement cycle: requisition review, RFQ/RFP issuance, bid analysis, supplier selection, PO creation, expediting, and receipt verification.
- Maintain stock levels, safety stocks, and consignment programs to prevent stock-outs while minimizing excess/obsolete inventory.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities (price negotiations, standardization, alternative sourcing, volume contracts).
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers; conduct supplier performance reviews and resolve quality/delivery issues as required.
- Collaborate closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and HR teams.
- Ensure compliance with company safety, ethical sourcing, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, environmental standards).
- Manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI), blanket orders, and service contracts (e.g., HVAC, pest control, waste management).
- Participate in production and maintenance planning meetings to align MRO procurement activities with operational needs.
- Assist with receiving, inspecting, and resolving discrepancies for incoming MRO shipments.
- Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and reconcile variances.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the ERP system for parts, suppliers, and purchase history.
- Coordinate with accounting on invoice reconciliation and payment issues (3-way match discrepancies).
- Assist with safety and housekeeping audits in the storeroom and procurement areas; ensure proper labeling and storage of hazardous materials.
- Serve as backup for Direct Materials procurement.
- Participate in site safety programs, emergency response drills, and environmental compliance activities as required.
- Perform general administrative tasks as needed.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- At least 2-3 years of procurement experience, with some time specifically in MRO/indirect purchasing in a manufacturing, plant, or industrial environment.
- Core Skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
- Some negotiation and contract management experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with experience in ERP systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in both office and plant floor environments (occasional exposure to noise, dust, and machinery).
