Sr Buyer Assistant MRO

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions start

Health insurance options

Tuition assistance

Stock purchase plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist the MRO Purchasing Team. You will handle vendor calls, maintain supplier records, and support the bid process for expense items.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency with Excel and Word, and the ability to juggle multiple projects across departments under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and vendors professionally.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Handle all new vendor calls and answer MRO Teams rollover phone lines.
• Maintain potential vendor list, new vendor applications, new vendor setup, new vendor credit reports.
• Maintain and help facilitate Supplier Agreements, Addenda, NDAs for MRO Department.
• Prepare and assist with MRO bids, order samples, organize packets, letters, quotes, etc.
• Maintain item communication with vendors (spec sheets, UOM, packaging requirements).
• Place and record one off orders for cash drawer inserts, lever lock rings, etc.
• Handle Uniform and Field Apparel calls/emails, reimbursements, place and record one off orders.
• Prepare and maintain Field Apparel Program team member initiates and terms documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Excel

Word

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Handles administrative support to the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Purchasing Team. Maintains supplier contacts, fields team calls, and helps with all parts of the bid process for expense items. Provides support and assistance to the MRO Category Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Handle all new vendor calls and answer MRO Teamsrollover phone lines.
• Maintain potential vendor list, new vendor applications, new vendor set up, new vendor credit reports.
• Maintain and help facilitate Supplier Agreements, Addenda, NDAs for MRO Department.
• Prepare and assist with MRO bids, order samples, organize packets, letters, quotes, etc.
• Maintain item communication with vendors (spec sheets, UOM, packaging requirements).
• Place and record one off orders for cash drawer inserts, lever lock rings, etc.
• Handle Uniform and Field Apparel calls/emails, reimbursements, place and record one off orders.
• Prepare and maintain Field Apparel Program team member initiates and terms documentation.

Skills/Education/Knowledge/Experience/Abilities

Required:

• Good Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Ability to work multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and vendors in a professional manner.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image.
• Ability to work independently.
• Requires attention to detail.
• Must be able to prioritize

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.

The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.