MRO Buyer

Job Summary Kurt Manufacturing is looking to add an MRO Buyer to our team.  This position will work under the direction of our Supply Chain Manager and will be responsible for purchase order placement, vendor management, and overall process improvement.  The MRO Buyer will purchase the materials and services required to maintain our equipment, facilities, and operations. This role will also compile the information and records needed to prepare purchase orders for the procurement of MRO-related products (see sample list below).    Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, have strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. In addition, our ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of purchasing experience with 2 of those years in a manufacturing environment.     Compensation and Benefits The anticipated starting pay rate for this position is $24.78 to $31.40. The exact salary may be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education. Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include: Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date. Health Care Savings Account (HSA) Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Paid Parental Leave Paid Bereavement Leave Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program   Essential Functions Maintenance, Repair, & Operation purchasing and replenishment Assist accounts payable with related questions about pricing, PO’s etc. Receive and distribute orders and compare receipts to items listed on the purchase order Communicate parts availability to respective/appropriate department Check delivery of critical parts Delinquent order follow-up Supplier sourcing Conduct spending analysis and develop cost savings opportunities Develop and implement MRO standardization Generate back-up vendors for critical parts Generate material/parts spend reports (Kurt uses Epicor / Manage2000) Create sales orders and work orders for inter-company work Verifies specifications of purchase requests Returns rejected materials to suppliers and negotiates credit adjustments Examples of MRO items: Cleaning supplies, such as mops, brooms, garbage bags Personal protective equipment (PPE) – (gloves, safety goggles, ear plugs) Tools and materials for maintenance and repair (filters, oils, etc.) Production equipment (such as cutting tools, drill bits, end mills, machining tool inserts) Power tools, such as saws, drills, sanders Office supplies (Corporate and Machining) Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.   Required Minimum 5 years’ purchasing experience, with 2 of those years in manufacturing Previous experience with ERP software (Kurt uses Epicor/Manage2000) Excellent organizational and time management skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work independently Strong interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient in research and part identity Knowledge of critical equipment and supplies HS Diploma or equivalent GED Preferred Experience in machine shop manufacturing/purchasing environment Physical Demand Factors   The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title.  Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.   Strength Level Rating:  Light work.  Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.   The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time): Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus   A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time): Reach by extending hands and arms; and handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

Salary : $25 - $31