MRO Buyer

MRO Buyer

We are currently looking for a MRO Buyer to join our team in Brampton, ON. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing management of all maintenance and operational products and services, which are sourced with quality, price and delivery as key metrics. Additionally, this role will guide and work with the parts coordinators to set up the store room and yard inventory levels of consumables, parts, and arrange shipments as required.

This position will work alongside Corporate Purchasing to effectively source, build and maintain supplier relationships to secure long-term partnerships resulting in stability through the efficient management of supplies and continual improvements within the supply chain environment ensuring all necessary consumables are available for daily business functions and activities.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Set up the local purchasing and inventory systems for MRO items for set yards and storerooms, with collaboration along with the parts coordinators.
• Continuously work with maintenance to improve stores inventory according to company standards to ensure adequate inventory for all critical parts, components, & consumables are readily available.
• Manage and execute purchasing functions, including: local quoting, requisition flow approvals, purchase order creation ensure (accuracy of supplier, parts, price and delivery), expediting and overseeing timely receiving. Track costs through purchasing reports and providing recommendations for cost saving opportunities. Regular review of all purchasing activities in the Maintenance/Purchasing System – purchase order and receiving management.
• Investigate all invoice exceptions to purchase orders or contracts, obtain approvals for accounting for final payment process.
• Strategize and collaborate with organization leadership to align and gain consistency on key sourcing and procurement initiatives. Ensure all purchasing policy and procedures are followed locally.
• Influence and negotiate local contracts for both parts and services working with multiple stakeholders making sure that the service or product conforms to company / regulatory standards, cost savings targets, and turnaround times coincide with operational timeliness.
• Lead the set up and implementation of auto replenishment parts, preferred suppliers and pricing, standing (blanket) purchase orders for both parts and service. Coach and guide the parts coordinators in use of these streamlining tools.
• Comply with all safety rules, company practices/procedures.

Requirements:

• Post-Secondary degree (College or University Level) in Supply Chain, Purchasing or Business Commerce
• 5+ years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing/maintenance/repair facility
• Supply Chain Management Professional Designation
• Experience with computer purchasing systems for purchase order generations, reporting, and analysis
• Ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders

• Ability to organize, prioritize, problem-solve, and ensure accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interact with customers over the phone in high stress situations
• Proficient computer skills, including MS office applications (especially MS Excel)