Mro Buyer/planner - Houston, United States - North West Rubber

North West Rubber

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Summary:

The MRO Buyer/Planner would be responsible to source and purchase materials for supporting the domestic manufacturing facilities. Materials will include MRO supplies (maintenance/repair/operations), freight, capital equipment, and corporate services.

Responsibilities:

Source new materials as requested by Operations/R&D/Marketing/Engineering.
Consolidate and optimize purchasing of MRO supplies.
Assist in the implementation of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Hippo.
Initiate request for quotes and supply agreements, where applicable, for items not already covered under purchasing agreements.
Work with suppliers to find new and innovative methods to reduce costs and lead times, maintain, build relationships w/key suppliers.
Set up systems to help with ordering of parts and consumables (Kanban, etc.).
Converts W/O's in the CMMS system as required.
Work collaboratively to improve existing purchasing policies and procedures.
Maintain W/O backlog status in Hippo, 4week, 8week, 12week schedules.
Attends and facilitates Daily/Weekly Scheduling Meetings and Maintenance huddles.
Receive, store, and issue all hand tools, machine tools. dies. materials, and equipment to staff.
Daily update equipment history files and other appropriate feedback in Hippo.
Assist in requesting stock to replenish inventory as needed, perform inventory counts of spare parts and consumables.
Estimate resources including labor, materials, equipment & services.
Tool inspection and inventory, tool check in and out, tool marketing and cleaning, monitoring, and scheduling equipment calibration.
Detail the scope to the required level of task detail(using single & multitask work orders as appropriate) for multidiscipline work scopes.
Request & receive appropriate level of technical input to fully plan the work.

Job Requirements:

Postsecondary education

- a completed degree, diploma or certificate is preferred.

A minimum of 5 years of purchasing and negotiating experience
Prior CMMS Experience is
REQUIRED:
APICS, PMAC or SCMA certification is an asset
Skilled with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience working with ERP systems
Highly organized with a very strong analytical and attention to detail mindset
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with a diverse group of people
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
Able to exude company Core Values of "Respect for All", "Own It", and "Results Focused."

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental/Health/Vision insurance (shared premiums with employer)
Paid Vacation and 8 paid Holidays
Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Safety boot allowance
Prescription Safety glasses allowance
Opportunities for growth and development

North West Rubber has been in business for 50+ years. A tire recycling industry leader, manufacturing industrial rubber mats.

Our facility started in British Columbia, Canada and now expands internationally including facilities in Ontario & Quebec Canada, Houston Texas and beyond.

With over 500 employees in North America, NWR is seeking a team player who can exemplify our core values of _"RESPECT FOR ALL", "OWN IT" and "RESULTS FOCUSED" - If_ this sounds like a fit for you, we would love to hear from you.