MRO Lead Buyer

Crane Currency has an immediate position opening for a MRO Lead Buyer based out of Dalton, MA.

Who We Are

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our sophisticated equipment and software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations. 

How You Will Make An Impact

This position is responsible for MRO/Indirect purchasing, inventory stores and spare parts management, and Capital Project purchasing. The candidate will work closely with those involved in the execution of MRO tasks, projects and responsibilities. They will oversee MRO stores and Indirect procurement for the campus relating to procurement and management of facility equipment, parts and spares, as well as being responsible for setting and maintaining appropriate spare part inventory levels and classifications.

• Management of the MRO spare parts stores and systems to assure improvements and sustainability through accurate inventories (cycle counts), correct categorization, process improvements, removal of obsolete inventories, and constant evaluation of the needs to support the Crane manufacturing processes, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and quality to our customers.
• Evaluate and approve maintenance purchase requisitions for accuracy, supplier selection and cost prior to placing a Purchase Order, ensuring correct parts are sourced according to specifications and quality requirements.
• Contribution through expertise and knowledge to the facilities maintenance, engineering and project teams utilizing basic and advanced sourcing, negotiation, and cost reduction techniques.
• Execution of global supply chain strategies that support Crane objectives for material cost reduction, supplier delivery performance and lead-times, supplier quality and inventory reduction. This would include actions to rationalize the supply base, drive increased sourcing from low-cost sources, indirect material / services spend with other Crane business units, and negotiating and implementing Supplier Agreements as necessary.
• Performing Sourcing tasks for obtaining competitive bids, analyzing costs, and negotiating contracts with suppliers based on total cost of ownership weighing financial risks, quality standards, and delivery capabilities.
• Development and on-going maintenance of MRO databases, analysis tools, and reports. Audit on-going compliance and data accuracy.
• Learn the Crane Business System, by participating, facilitating, and leading Kaizen events that will eliminate waste, improve pull and one-piece flow, and deliver breakthrough results in Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost throughout the Supply Chain.
• Perform global spend and value stream analysis to identify savings and process improvement opportunities, quantify the opportunities, work with cross-functional teams to create and execute action plans to realize the benefits, and track and publish the results.
  
  

Required

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management or a related degree or 1-3 years’ experience in MRO procurement.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions. Includes a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional global teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects to completion.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S)
• Strong knowledge of the supply chain with focus upon Indirect/MRO Purchasing, Supplier Development, and Cost Management.
  
  

Preferred

• Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt) is desired.
• Certification in APICS and/or ISM is desired.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills are desired.
  
  

How We Will Care For You

• Top-notch medical benefits – We’ll take care of you and your family with industry leading medical, dental and vision plans.
• Company bonus plans – All full-time regular employees participate in our bonus plan.
• Personal development – We want you to grow with us. Through lunch & learns, tuition reimbursement, career ladders and more.
• There’s more – Competitive compensation, PTO, Company holidays, parental leave, and 401(K) match.
  
  

What Drives Our Team

We are a passionate team of 1,200 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter
• Do the Right Thing
• Trusted Partner
• Innovate for Growth
• Always Improving
  
  

People are at the center of all that we do, from our employees to our customers and our communities. We empower our teams to help shape the Crane Currency experience, embracing and celebrating our unique perspectives and differences to learn from each other and grow stronger together. To learn more about life at Crane Currency, visit .

Where We Are

Your role is in Dalton, Massachusetts, a 45-mile drive to Albany, NY or Springfield, MA. The site is in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires. Working here gives you the best of many worlds. You’ll be able to escape into the wilderness through one of the many outdoor activities just feet away from your doorstep, enjoy a stroll through one of the many picturesque downtowns, or take your family into the city for a day or weekend.

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS:The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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