MRO Buyer

Hendrickson; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Hendrickson in Berea, KY, is seeking a purchasing professional to manage planned procurement of assigned commodities and services, including requisition review, supplier selection, and delivery coordination.

Responsibilities include implementing cost reduction programs for MRO items, negotiating pricing and contracts, and tracking plant spending and inventory. Strong negotiation and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MRP purchasing systems.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, implement, and track cost reduction programs for MRO items.
• Negotiate and respond to price changes from suppliers.
• Negotiate short- and long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Track and report plant spending.
• Track and control plant supplies.
• Assist with administrative projects.
• Check inventory levels within the plant.
• Ensure vendor accountability for vendor-managed inventory.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Office software

Education

Associate’s degree in supply management

Tools

MRP purchasing applications

Job description

Position Purpose

This individual is responsible for meeting purchasing needs for assigned areas of commodities and/or services including planning, requisition review, process and system input and supplier selection through delivery.

Position Purpose

This individual is responsible for meeting purchasing needs for assigned areas of commodities and/or services including planning, requisition review, process and system input and supplier selection through delivery.

Essential Functions

• Initiate, develop, implement, and track cost reduction programs for MRO items.
• Negotiate and react to price changes from suppliers.
• Negotiate short- and long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Track and report plant spending.
• Track and control plant supplies.
• Assist with administrative projects.
• Check inventory levels within the plant
• Keep vendor accountable for vendor managed inventory

Education and Training

• Associate’s degree in supply management, Business or a related field preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of MRP purchasing applications.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a purchasing related function.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft office programs.

Physical Demands

Constant sitting, occasional standing and walking

Occasional walking within plant

Minimal bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching

Lift up to 15 lbs., infrequently 30lbs.

Carry up to 15 lbs., infrequently 30lbs. up to 1-25 feet

Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. of force 1-5 feet

Environmental Conditions

Work Environment: Office/Administrative

Lighting: Adequate.

Ventilation: Adequate.

Temperature: Non Temperature Controlled. Humidity, Heat, Cold are factors during the year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.