Kennedy Valve MRO Buyer

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) Buyer is responsible for the procurement of materials supplies tools and services required to maintain operational efficiency across the organizations facility and production lines.  This role primarily focuses on sourcing items necessary for the upkeep and repair of machinery and infrastructure as well as securing consumables and other indirect materials that do not directly contribute to finished goods however are essential to daily operations. 

The primary focus of the MRO Buyer is the Foundry Finishing and Tooling Commodities.  This will allow for the Maintenance Team to have one direct contact instead of dividing the Purchasing Team and will create a clear path.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research source and process purchase requests.
• Develop alternative sourcing opportunities that ensure supply while working to reduce overall costs.
• Assist with Accounts Payable issues related to MRO purchases.
• Work directly with 3rd party integrators.
• MRO Cycle counting.

Qualifications :

REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) year degree in related field or equivalent years of applicable experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; sound ability to persuade and influence others.
• Strong attention to detail; excellent organizational and communication skills; and strong written/verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Team Members.
• Good problem-solving skills and embraces a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and always follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing or sitting at a desk for long periods of time; walking throughout the facility as needed.
• Occasionally exposed to elements such as cold heat noise dust odors fumes etc.
• Work time is spent primarily in an office setting.

Additional Information :

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
 

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.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time