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MRO Purchaser
Morganton, North Carolina, United States, 28655
What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.
A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.
Location: Timken, American Roller Bearing, Morganton, NC.
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Benefits start on first day of employment.
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan.
- 9 paid holiday per year plus vacation.
- Paid parental leave at one year of service.
- Employee discounts on products and services.
- Education expense reimbursement at one year of service.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Position Summary:
The MRO Purchaser is responsible for procuring maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials and supplies to support a bearing manufacturing facility. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials by reviewing requisitions, comparing vendor bids, and placing purchase orders. The MRO Purchaser monitors inventory levels, tracks order status, and works closely with suppliers to expedite deliveries and resolve issues. Additionally, this position maintains accurate purchasing records in SYSPRO, ensures compliance with safety policies, and supports accounts payable with invoice reconciliation. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient purchasing operations and uninterrupted production support.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review requisition orders to ensure accuracy, appropriate terminology, and correct specifications.
- Evaluate supplier bids by comparing prices, product specifications, and delivery timelines to select the best option.
- Generate and issue purchase orders to vendors in alignment with procurement needs.
- Monitor inventory levels for key supply items, placing orders as needed to prevent shortages.
- Address supplier inquiries regarding order status, modifications, or cancellations.
- Coordinate with suppliers to schedule and expedite deliveries, resolving any delays, shortages, or discrepancies.
- Maintain and update purchasing records, reports, and price lists for accuracy and reference.
- Track requisitions, contracts, and order statuses, ensuring SYSPRO data remains current.
- Verify and validate pricing on purchase orders to align with supplier agreements.
- Receive and inspect incoming shipments to confirm accuracy against purchase orders.
- Identify and resolve any defects, damages, or discrepancies in received materials or equipment.
- Submit purchase orders, requisitions, and receiving documents to Corporate for invoice matching, assisting Accounts Payable as needed.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding procurement and delivery schedules.
- Maintain a safe and organized workspace, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions.
- Adhere to company safety policies, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and compliance with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
- Demonstrate professionalism and respect in all interactions while maintaining confidentiality of company and employee information.
- Request item master setup and codes for new items from Corporate as needed.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For more than 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
Why Choose Timken?
- Over a century of knowledge and innovation
- A culture of top performance
- A global, diverse environment
- Products that contribute to a sustainable world
- A conviction to improve communities around us
- Competitive salary and benefits
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