MRO Buyer - Plant

Lakepark-Industries-of-Ohio; Greenwich Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakepark Industries is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Specialist to manage all MRO procurement activities under the Plant Controller. You will source supplies, negotiate terms and freight, and ensure best value through quotes and supplier selection.

Responsibilities include requisitioning components, maintaining the purchasing database, coordinating weekly cycle counts, expediting orders, and backing up the crib attendant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business preferred.
• Purchasing experience with an automotive supplier.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with Plex system and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform all purchasing functions for MRO items.
• Determine sources for new MRO supplies.
• Quote items and select best value.
• Requisition MRO purchased components.
• Supervise crib attendant and manage inventory.
• Expedite orders as required.
• Negotiate payment terms, price, and freight.
• Maintain inventory database and supplier records.
• Schedule weekly cycle counts and adjust inventory.
• Issue tools and equipment to workers and track issued items.

Skills

Plex experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors degree in business

Tools

Plex

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lakepark Industries, Inc.
Greenwich, OH 44837, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Plant Controller, is responsible for all purchasing functions for MRO items.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs all purchasing functions for MRO items.

Determines the source of new supplies on MRO items.

Quotes all items and determines the best value.

Requisitions all MRO purchased components.

Supervises the crib attendant.

Evaluates and determines stock items and quantities in the crib.

Expedite orders as required.

Has authority to negotiate payment terms, price, and freight.

Maintain the inventory data base.

Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers

Has the responsibility to maintain purchasing records for all suppliers.

Review and approve daily receipts.

Investigate unusual supply demands.

Schedule weekly cycle counts and make inventory adjustments as needed.

Issues tools and equipment to workers, and maintains a record of tools and equipment issued and returned, either manually or by a computer.

Back up and helps crib attendant to receive, unpack, and put away incoming tools and equipment, and requisitions (per auto generation) stock to replenish inventory.

Maintains equipment in purchasing database.

Responsible for setting up P.M.s for dies & equipment in Plex with help of Tool & Die and Maintenance Managers.

Develops systems, procedures and work instructions as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Training and experience: Bachelors degree in business preferred. Prefer purchasing experience with an automotive supplier.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Good communication and analytical skills.

Plex experience

Microsoft Office Experience

MAJOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Team member is required to stand, walk, push, pull reach overhead, and bend to the floor. May exert up to 25 pounds of pressure on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment. This includes working under moderate noise levels.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business.

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