MRO Procurement Specialist — Onsite & Inventory Focus

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ripley (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Merit increases

Career growth

Stable company

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an MRO Procurement Specialist to support our Ripley, Mississippi manufacturing operation. This onsite role sources, purchases, manages inventory, and coordinates suppliers to keep plant operations running safely and efficiently.

You will collaborate daily with Maintenance, Operations, Accounting, and suppliers to ensure critical materials are available when needed, optimize inventory levels, and drive procurement efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of inventory management, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Technical aptitude for industrial equipment and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) materials, spare parts, equipment, and services.
• Process and manage purchase orders to support plant maintenance and operational requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure critical parts are available when needed.
• Maintain an organized parts room and inventory control process.
• Partner with maintenance, operations, and other stakeholders to identify material requirements.
• Track supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Support sourcing initiatives and procurement projects focused on quality, service, and cost improvement.
• Maintain procurement documentation including POs, receiving records, contracts, bids, and related correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with procurement, accounting, and internal control requirements.
• Prepare and distribute procurement performance and KPI reporting.
• Utilize CMMS, ERP, and purchasing systems to manage inventory and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management and procurement processes.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

ERP/CMMS systems

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/CMMS systems

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an MRO Procurement Specialist to support our Ripley, Mississippi manufacturing operation. This onsite role sources, purchases, manages inventory, and coordinates suppliers to keep plant operations running safely and efficiently.

You will collaborate daily with Maintenance, Operations, Accounting, and suppliers to ensure critical materials are available when needed, optimize inventory levels, and drive procurement efficiency.