MRO Buyer: Tools, Inventory & Supplier Optimization

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

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.