MRO Buyer

Hlf 2023; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maintenance project management seeks a skilled individual to oversee purchasing and vendor relations. The role requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with Microsoft tools, and extensive MRO experience. Join a company that values diversity, innovation, and personal growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Disability Support

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Safety focused work environment

Qualifications

• 35 years of MRO or purchasing experience required.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with project management including vendor coordination and purchasing.
• Maintain purchase order systems and ensure accurate inventory management.
• Ensure MRO inventory stocking levels are correct.

Skills

Account Management

Execution

Insurance Management

Import & Export

Catering Operations

Building Electrician

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Performs all duties associated with project management to include scope of work identification of vendors coordination and implementation and project close out. Daily purchases MRO to maintain plant systems.

This position will be located in the maintenance department. The work environment will be located in an office and will require walking from the maintenance craft shop as well as at times the production plant.

• Sources materials and services looking at quality and price for comparable items.
• Negotiate cost freight stock levels and delivery schedules.
• Negotiate vendor off site inventory where applicable.
• Performs project po / pr closing as established with current account guidelines.
• Maintain CMMS modules in an orderly fashion to reflect up to date plant conditions.
• Ensure BOM are established for all assets.
• Maintain purchase order systems to reflect current accounting guidelines on tax exempt purchases.
• Maintain plant asset system to reflect up to date plant conditions.
• Maintain MRO inventory stocking levels ensure min and max stock quantities are correct for our operation.
• Upkeep the daily maintenance checkbook and ensure accuracy.
• Produce a purchasing report weekly as directed by maintenance manager. Include but not limited to budget status weekly MTD and YTD spend. Past due POs.
• Work closely with accounting to monitor and report open POs to ensure correct accrual levels are met.
• Maintain an annual Capital Project Purchasing file to include a summation sheet at the front cover.
• Parts room clerks report to this position.
• Investment Recovery. Assist the Plant Engineer & Maintenance Manager in implementing an investment recovery system of surplus equipment or materials i.e. parts Including scrap recovering or disposition that recovers as much of the original capital investment as possible.
• Performs other duties as required by the Maintenance Manager.
• Make travel arrangements for all maintenance personnel.
• Daily purchasing of all supplies
• Oversee the parts storage and inventory areas ensure they operate to a high standard of safety operating efficiency and housekeeping. Ensure cycle count schedules are met.
• Develop process / workflows for all processes in the department.

Requirements :

High school diploma required; post-secondary education preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Access Word and Excel; strong math and analytical skills

Excellent communication organizational and planning abilities

Ability to interpret and follow written / verbal instructions in English

35 years of MRO or purchasing experience

Valid drivers license and reliable transportation; able to obtain a passport for travel if needed

Whats in it for you

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path backed by great benefits and a culture of diversity innovation and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Pay for performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Disability Support
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

To learn more please visit our career / LinkedIn / Indeed page

Current employees please note : this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

HLSJ

Key Skills

Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician