MRO Buyer - Wisconsin Rapids - Matalco, Inc.

Description

Job Description
The MRO Buyer is responsible for purchasing all non-materials services and products, which are sourced with quality, price and delivery as key metrics. Additionally, this role will maintain and monitor inventory levels of consumables, parts, and arrange shipments as required. This position will work alongside Corporate Purchasing to effectively source, build and maintain supplier relationships to secure long-term partnerships resulting in stability through the efficient management of supplies and continual improvements within the supply chain environment ensuring all necessary consumables are available for daily business functions / activities.
Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree; Accounting, Supply Chain or Business 3 year program or equivalent transferable experience
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a progressive procurement environment
• 1 Year of supplier relationship management and negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; Accounting, Supply Chain/Purchasing or Business program.
• 5+ years' experience in procurement within a manufacturing facility.
• Supply Chain Management Professional Designation

Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient computer skills with advanced skills in MS office applications, specifically Excel
• Experience with Computer Purchasing Systems for purchase order generations, reporting, analysis.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
• Adapt to shifting priorities.
• Full understanding of purchase to pay processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve stores inventory according to company standards to ensure adequate inventory for all critical parts, components, & consumables are readily available
• Manage and execute purchasing functions including Creating all maintenance, repair, and operations (excluding raw-materials) - requisition flow approvals, purchase order creation ensure (accuracy of supplier, parts, price and delivery), expediting and overseeing timely receiving. Tracking costs through purchasing reports and providing recommendations for cost saving opportunities. Investigate all invoice exceptions to purchase orders or contracts, obtain approvals for accounting for final payment process.,
• Strategize and collaborate with organization leadership to align and gain consistency on key sourcing and procurement initiatives. Ensure all Giampaolo Purchasing Policy and Procedures are followed locally.
• Influence and negotiate local contracts with multiple stakeholders making sure that the service or product conforms to company / regulatory standards, cost savings targets, and turnaround times coincide with operational timeliness.
• Report or mitigate deviations, discrepancies or non-conforming material based on departmental procedure in order for the Matalco Teams to make corrections or adjustments to processes or ordering accordingly.
• Comply with all safety rules, company practices/procedures, DOT requirements and participate in safe work practices, as outlined by the company or government regulation in order to facilitate a safe and compliant working environment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Site visits to supplier facilities (once a month)
• Facility walk through at multiple locations (twice a month)
• A mixture of office environment and heavy industrial shop floor