Onsite MRO Procurement Specialist (Manufacturing)

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ripley (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Health and dental coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Merit increase opportunities

Career growth through leadership and O

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Ripley, Mississippi, seeks an MRO Procurement Specialist to source, purchase, and manage inventory for maintenance parts and services at the plant. This onsite role emphasizes ensuring material availability and optimizing stock levels.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Accounting, and suppliers to drive procurement efficiency, cost savings, and reliability in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of inventory management, scheduling, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

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.
• Manage and maintain an organized parts room and inventory control process.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, and other stakeholders to identify material requirements and delivery priorities.
• Track supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Support sourcing initiatives and procurement projects focused on quality, service, and cost improvement.
• Maintain procurement documentation including purchase orders, receiving records, contracts, bids, and related correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement, accounting, and internal control requirements.
• Prepare and distribute procurement performance and KPI reporting.
• Utilize CMMS, ERP, and purchasing systems to manage inventory, procurement activity, and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management and procurement processes

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement

Sourcing

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

CMMS

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Ripley, Mississippi, seeks an MRO Procurement Specialist to source, purchase, and manage inventory for maintenance parts and services at the plant. This onsite role emphasizes ensuring material availability and optimizing stock levels.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Accounting, and suppliers to drive procurement efficiency, cost savings, and reliability in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.