MRO-Buyer

Standard Motor Products; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products is seeking a Buyer – MRO to support Engineering and Maintenance operations. You will purchase tools, machine components and operating supplies, manage stock and transport, and identify cost-effective replacement options across SMP facilities.

You will work with operations to optimize item selection, lead times, and supplier relations, while tracing orders and invoices and ensuring accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing duties to support Engineering Department Operations.
• Order tools, machine components and operating supplies per requestor requirements.
• Stock, control, inventory and transport components and equipment that will be used for production in other SMP facilities.
• Identify alternative vendors or products that meet the specifications (In- Kind Replacement).
• Work closely with operations representatives to determine best items, suppliers, and prices to purchase in support of department objectives.
• Determine most cost-effective and efficient methods for ordering MRO items and transporting goods.
• Maintain MRO processes and purchase order documentation within and across departments to provide a reliable and organized system.
• Trace and monitor purchase orders and invoices and effectively communicate with the requestor of item availability, order lead-time and order status.
• Work with Finance Department to address invoice payments and reconcile concerns and discrepancies.

Job description

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Buyer – MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations)

Job Description

• Purchasing duties to support Engineering Department Operations.
• Order tools, machine components and operating supplies per requestor requirements.
• Stock, control, inventory and transport components and equipment that will be used for production in other SMP facilities.
• Identify alternative vendors or products that meet the specifications (In- Kind Replacement).
• Work closely with operations representatives to determine best items, suppliers, and prices to purchase in support of department objectives.
• Determine most cost-effective and efficient methods for ordering MRO items and transporting goods.
• Maintain MRO processes and purchase order documentation within and across departments to provide a reliable and organized system.
• Trace and monitor purchase orders and invoices and effectively communicate with the requestor of item availability, order lead-time and order status.

Work with Finance Department to address invoice payments and reconcile concerns and discrepancies.

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.