Remote/Hybrid in Ohio

Reports to: Corporate Materials Manager

Summary: The Corporate MRO Buyer will be a critical member of the Purchasing Team and will support the needs of multiple business units across the country. The MRO buyer will work in a high volume, collaborative team environment, interfacing with multiple departments across the organization.

Essential Functions:

• ERP Administration – Enter Supplier Solicitations and Purchase Orders and provide timely maintenance and updates in multiple ERP systems.
• The Corporate MRO Buyer provides updates on material availability to the team.
• Supports the team with daily administration of Quotes and Purchase Orders and tracking.
• Participates in all assigned projects and cost reduction / process improvement events.
• Interacts effectively with manufacturing, engineering, finance, maintenance, and other business teams.
• Help develop and maintain existing sourcing database.
• Technical aptitude for understanding manufacturing operations.
• Consolidating suppliers across the corporation to increase buying power and negotiate more competitive market rates.

Competencies and Attributes Needed:

• Strong Supply Chain experience or one to two years out of college entry level supply chain experience, preferably in MRO buying.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Attention to detail for data review and entry
• Ability to use interpersonal skills when working in a team environment
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office with an intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to Travel to corporate locations approximately 25%
• Sit, stand, climb stairs daily
• Lift at least 25 pounds infrequently

Growth Opportunities:

• Proficiency in above basic skills;
• Desire to learn more and take on responsibility
• Learning …

Future Advancement:

• Involvement in safety, cost-saving, or culture committees.

Core Values:

• Do Right Always!
• Customer Centric Teamwork.
• Get it Done, Well & Timely.
• Drama Free Work Environment.
• Be Smart Grow & Learn

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