MRO Purchasing Agent (1st shift)

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The MRO purchasing agent is responsible for managing and controlling materials as well as ensuring purchasing activities are performed effectively and efficiently at assigned facility.  This position reports to the assigned facility’s Maintenance and/or Engineering Manager. 

Other duties may be assigned.

• Create and monitor purchase orders (MRO and/or Project) for accuracy and compliance, request and receive price quotes from suppliers, compare quotes against requirements and the budget, and forward purchase orders to suppliers via fax or email.
• Assist Maintenance and Engineering departments with managing the plant’s MRO budget.
• Reconcile purchase orders, receive and inventory discrepancies while working with the suppliers and the finance department to ensure receipts and payments are processed accurately and promptly.
• Match credit card receipts to monthly MRO credit card statements and obtain Engineering Manager’s approval
• Manage and maintain MRO inventory levels including spare parts meeting the location’s equipment OEM and gaining preapproval from Engineering or Maintenance management of parts substitutions.
• Promptly place spare parts in proper storage location as well as maintaining spare parts in an orderly fashion.
• Complete inventory reviews and cycle counts.
• Assist Maintenance and/or Engineering management in identifying critical spare parts, determining min-max reorder quantities, creating/assigning SAP part IDs, storage locations, and placement of parts in appropriate storage locations.
• Assist Engineering and Purchasing in soliciting RFQs and creating/issuing/receiving purchase orders to various facilities services contractors.
• Arrange and schedule equipment and/or parts to be sent out for repair/refurbishment.
• Responsible for spare part SKU maintenance, including SAP system settings and obsolete risk assessments
• Collaborates with the other MRO clerks to centralize and standardize suppliers, MRO SKU’s, and production supplies.
• Exercise fair judgment, integrity and prudence in accordance with company’s philosophies and maintains a professional manner during all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Serve as liaison and expediter between the Engineering and Maintenance Department, suppliers and contractors to ensure adherence to company policies and timely completion of projects and/or repairs.
• Collaborate with EHS to assure safe work practices and company policies are followed at all times by suppliers and contractors.
• Participate in department goals towards cost savings, supplier performance, and quality.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years MRO and manufacturing environment experience
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with company philosophy, procedures, practices, manufacturing equipment and environment
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office and knowledge of SAP
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, requires minimal supervision, safety conscious, and a team player

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to sit, walk, talk, lift, stand, and work in front of a PC for extended periods
• Ability to position and lift 25 - 60 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment is typical of a manufacturing production atmosphere.

• High noise levels in certain parts of the plant
• High humidity and hot temperatures
• Performs job under various working conditions (dust, oil, grease, and fumes)
• Required PPE in the manufacturing area (steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.