Position Summary: The MRO Buyer, under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, is responsible for evaluating the product and/or parts requirements of the Company and projecting, purchasing and controlling assigned materials used at the designated facility. The Senior Buyer/Planner ensures there is a consistent flow of product and/or parts to enable uninterrupted production and efficient use of working capital.

Your primary duties and responsibilities will be:

Management of purchasing/coordinating of all assigned materials for the designated business unit(s). Experience in purchasing MRO parts, Engineering Tooling, Mechanical Components, and any other items related to manufacturing operations. Includes but not limited to the following:

• Daily communication with Plant Operations and Maintenance to ensure the optimum amounts of incoming materials.
• Collaboration with cross functional areas to ensure MRO areas are maintained to the company standard.
• Identify and lead Risk Management initiatives to mitigate any supply interruptions, including Min/Max on hand requirements.
• Manages material order process, including originating purchase orders and verification of cost, amount, delivery date, in-bound logistics, expedites, push outs or cancelations.
• Approves payments to vendors for materials/goods and related services
• Supplier Relationship Management, including Supplier Identification, negotiation and issue resolution.
• Research invoice discrepancies and generate appropriate pricing guidance to accounts payables for invoice pricing.
• Assist in supplier rationalization and cost reduction initiatives within assigned areas of spend. Inventory Management and Materials Planning 
• Management of inventory maintenance and planning for all assigned items.
• Frequent communication with Operations and Purchasing Management on inventory levels and projections and ongoing inventory plans.
• Optimize Inventory in order to maximize Inventory Turns and Working Capital. Work with Supply Base to implement Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
• Develop and maintain standards within MRP.
• Develop and maintain required reports for historical usage, requirements forecasting and planning, and management reporting.
• Maintain open purchase order reporting to ensure information is accurate and current. Purchasing Processes and Policies 
• Participate in the creation and implementation of new or improved procurement processes.
• Working with Cross Functional Team to implement and automate SC Processes such as MRP and Inventory Management.
• Assist with the development and presentation of Supplier Scorecards
• Ensure compliance with all SOX approved processes and procedures.

We believe the successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of procurement MRP development and Inventory Management experience for manufactured products or equivalent.
• ISM-CPM/CPSM certified, APICs-CPIM & CSCP desirable.
• ERP/SAP/JDE, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, MS Office Proficiency

Core Competencies:

• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Self-Motivated- Ability to work without specific direction and make entrepreneurial decisions.
• Attention to Detail - Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability - Is reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Integrity - Complete transparency and openness. Trustworthy, forthright and honest.
• Communication - The ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Financially Savvy - Ability to determine, understand, comprise, calculate and/or recommend actions having financial exposure to the company.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Teamwork - Communicating and working together to serve our customers.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

“Are you concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application.

The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK).

We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected and appreciated. We are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels our innovation, drives operational excellence and is a source of our competitive differentiation, while connecting us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The annual salary for this position ranges from $59,000 in our lowest market up to $70,000 in our highest market, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. The pay for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific work location, role, skill set, and level of experience.