Strategic Industrial Buyer - MRO & Materials Planning

Arcosa Inc.; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401k with Employer Match

11 paid Company holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discount Programs

Professional Training and Development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, a subsidiary of Arcosa, Inc., seeks a Buyer at its Clinton, IL facility to support procurement, inventory management, production planning, vendor coordination, and material movement under the Materials Manager. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience, MRO procurement, and ERP/Excel proficiency.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment and improve processes through data and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years prior relevant experience.
• MRO procurement experience required.
• 3 years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution functions
• Monitor and maintain the Estimated Checkbook daily as a purchasing guide
• Ensure timely delivery of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) and core spend items to support equipment and facility needs
• Use Material Requirement Planning reports and historical purchasing data to estimate future requirements
• Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with vendors
• Prepare and process purchase orders for external customers and internal use
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies related to Accounts Payable
• Plan and monitor inbound material movement from suppliers
• Align purchase requisitions with maintenance requirements
• Ensure proper PO and receipt recordkeeping is consistent with Arcosa policy
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners
• Manage Purchase Credit Card transactions and submit monthly reports
• Respond quickly to urgent purchasing needs under high-pressure situations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MRO procurement

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

APICS certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, a subsidiary of Arcosa, Inc., seeks a Buyer at its Clinton, IL facility to support procurement, inventory management, production planning, vendor coordination, and material movement under the Materials Manager. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience, MRO procurement, and ERP/Excel proficiency.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment and improve processes through data and collaboration.