What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRO purchaser position at Dutton-Lainson Company?
Details, details, details:
The MRO (Maintenance Repair Operations) purchaser is responsible for every aspect of inventory management as it relates to MRO related items, maintenance parts, and equipment including capital expenditure projects. This includes sourcing, procuring, stocking and inventory management of maintenance parts and supplies. Other duties include:
· Purchasing duties to support plant production and maintenance departments.
· Advise responsible personnel of any problems, delays, etc., that could affect plant operations or delivery of product to customers.
· Stock, control and inventory tools and parts to support equipment maintenance and repairs.
· Identify alternative vendors or products that meet the specifications (In- Kind Replacement).
· Manage re-orders, and shop supplies.
· Work closely with operations representatives to determine best items, suppliers, and prices to purchase in support of company goals.
· Determine most cost-effective and efficient methods for ordering (e.g. bundle orders)
· Create and maintain MRO processes within and across departments to provide a reliable storeroom of critical spare parts.
What’s in it for you:
- Group Medical, Dental and Disability Insurance
- 401(k), Employer 401 (k) match
- PTO (2 weeks of vacation and the opportunity to earn another week over 1st year)
- Company paid life insurance
- Direct deposit
- Day hours 8 am to 5 pm
- Rate depends on experience
- Stable employment – we’ve been in business since 1886!
Let’s see if you’re qualified:
· Prefer a minimum of two years of college
· Two years’ experience in manufacturing with MRO/ maintenance parts management.
· Experience and understanding of the importance in maintaining an accurate parts inventory level and accuracy in a Maintenance Management Program.
· Good oral and written communication skills.
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
· ERP Systems – Proven experience in ordering, planning & inventory management.
· Must be proficient with MS Office (word, excel).
Pre-hire/post-offer requirements:
o drug and alcohol screen
o physical capacity screening
o background check
Where you will find us:
Dutton-Lainson Company
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
