What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRO Buyer - Plant position at Lakepark Industries of Indiana, Inc?
FIRST SHIFT
Authorized to perform all purchasing functions at Lakepark Industries as directed.
Determines the source of new supplies.
Quotes all items and determines the best value, cost savings and negotiations while maintaining MRO vendor base.
Supervises the crib attendants. Trains & instructs in the proper inventory, stocking, placement, controlled access and ordering of stock parts.
Evaluates and determines stock items and quantities in crib.
Maintain open PO reports to make sure items are expedited for receipt. (Calling to confirm orders)
Has authority to negotiate payment terms, price and freight.
Maintain the inventory data base.
Issue and regulate all new part numbers and supplies in PLEX.
Establish and maintain favorable relationship with vendors.
Create purchase orders and purchase requests.
Investigate unusual supply demands.
Properly manages Material Safety Data Sheets, maintains proper chemical labeling going through the crib and manages storage of recycled universal waste (excluding liquids).
Paperwork, logs and manifests associated with special waste. (EMS)
Performs other essential functions as assigned.
Runs PBM (Parts Below Minimum Report).
Assist Accounting on Invoice discrepancies.
Obtain Certificates of Insurance documents from all suppliers who perform work on site.
Experience
Preferred- 3 - 5 years: 3-5 years of Purchasing experience in Automotive Manufacturing preferred.
Education
Preferred- High School / GED or better
Skills
Preferred- Plex Mfg Software
- Organizational
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer Literate
- Good Communication & Written Skills
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
