MRO Buyer
Gastonia, NC - USA
Job Summary
Overview of the Role
The MRO Buyer ensures the plant has the maintenance parts supplies and services needed to support safe reliable operations. This role combines spare-parts and storeroom coordination with MRO purchasing supplier follow-up and inventory control. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA including relevant purchasing and inventory transactions and will work closely with Maintenance Production Warehouse Finance Procurement and suppliers.
What We Are Looking For!
- Maintain accurate inventory records for maintenance spare parts consumables and MRO supplies.
- Monitor usage inventory levels lead times and part criticality; recommend reorder points minimum and maximum quantities and stocking strategies.
- Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventories investigate discrepancies and help maintain inventory accuracy.
- Ensure parts are identified labeled stored and preserved for safe and efficient retrieval.
- Review requests for new stock items identify existing or interchangeable parts where appropriate and support clear item descriptions and specifications.
- Track stockouts emergency issues slow-moving items and obsolete inventory; communicate risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate the issue of parts to authorized employees and ensure inventory transactions are recorded promptly and accurately.
- Source and purchase maintenance parts tools supplies and services in accordance with company purchasing procedures and approval limits.
- Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders confirming specifications quantities pricing delivery requirements and account coding.
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations and recommend options based on total cost quality availability and delivery.
- Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmations lead times backorders substitutions returns warranties and invoice or delivery discrepancies.
- Expedite critical orders and communicate order status and supply risks to Maintenance and Production.
- Support supplier onboarding performance reviews and sourcing initiatives with Procurement and other authorized teams.
- Maintain purchasing documentation and follow applicable approval recordkeeping and internal-control requirements.
- Support planned maintenance and shutdown preparation by coordinating material availability and identifying long-lead or critical items.
- Participate in reviews of equipment bills of materials spare-parts lists and maintenance-related inventory data.
- Use SAP S/4HANA and designated experience with CMMS Fiix preferred ERP inventory and purchasing systems to support purchasing and inventory accuracy.
- Identify opportunities to improve storeroom processes purchasing workflows inventory performance and supplier service.
- Follow site safety environmental quality security and housekeeping requirements; promptly report hazards incidents and compliance concerns.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
What You Will Bring!
- Experience in industrial purchasing MRO procurement maintenance storeroom operations inventory control or a related manufacturing function. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA purchasing and inventory transactions.
- College degree technical coursework or relevant training in supply chain procurement business maintenance or inventory management preferred.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and business systems with the ability to use ERP CMMS inventory and purchasing software.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.
- Effective communication organization and follow-through skills.
- Ability to prioritize requests and manage multiple open orders and deadlines in a manufacturing environment.
Additional Information :
Perks & Benefits
401k with Generous Company Match
Bonuses
Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid time off Paid holidays
Floating holidays Paid Volunteer Time
Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Education Assistance
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program & More!
Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship empowering each individual to make decisions learn from experiences and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe addition Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back minimizing environmental impact and embracing social responsibility.
We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports inspires and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age disability national or ethnic origin or other protected characteristics.
We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing ... View more