Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Buyer

POSITION: MRO Jr. Buyer

LOCATION: Senoia, GA
SHIFT: Monday – Friday Day Shift

POSITION SUMMARY:
Winpak is seeking Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Jr. Buyer to join our team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for preparing and issuing purchase orders for products and services needed to maintain and repair machinery. This role will involve regular collaboration with the factory staff to understand the required supplies and maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records. As the MRO Jr. Buyer, you’ll need to utilize your negotiation skills, technical knowledge, and attention to detail to ensure smooth operations and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase supplies requisitioned by the maintenance department, adhering to management authorization, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Department management to ensure competitive pricing of maintenance purchases.
• Expedite orders with suppliers and keep departments informed of potential delays.
• Manage maintenance materials and inventory through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate charges and maintain system integrity.
• Organize and maintain spare parts inventory for the Maintenance Department.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (AA degree preferred).
• 2 years of experience in MRO purchasing and inventory control for maintenance stores.
• Experience in computerized inventory control systems.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts and record-keeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Micro Main or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is a plus.
• Negotiation and vendor management experience.

Working Environment:

• Office and un-air-conditioned warehouse settings.
• Occasional exposure to chemical hazards, hot surfaces, and noise.
• May be required to lift up to 90 pounds and occasionally maneuver objects over 100 pounds.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, and stair climbing.

Compensation Range:
Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.