MRO Buyer Storeroom Solutions

Responsibilities of Position:

Buyers are responsible for procuring approximately 1.5 million dollars annually in facilities maintenance materials using the client's system and Storeroom Solutions, Inc.'s proprietary software program. Reporting to Site Managers, Buyers perform as part of a team providing secondary purchasing support to other client locations. Buyers would also be responsible for ensuring that materials are accurately received in the client's system and that orders are processed and expedited in a timely and efficient manner. Successful Buyers must develop and maintain strong client relationships and keep an open line of communication to all of the Company's stakeholders. The main challenge of this position is to maintain and control all aspects of purchasing through distribution in a cost-effective manner while communicating with the client's employees and Company's management team.

Buyers must undertake a team-working attitude, assist in training and developing personnel, produce necessary reports in a timely manner and perform other tasks as required to satisfy external and internal customers. Good problem solving, organizational, and assertiveness skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to function in a demanding, fast-paced environment are all necessary for success in this role. A "client first" attitude is essential.

The Company offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: vacation; health, vision, prescription and dental insurance plans; and 401(k) plan. This growing Company offers opportunities for advancement from within. The Company operates a drug-free workplace; applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing.
Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

Experience in purchasing multiple indirect/MRO commodities
Experience in logistics and inventory management
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to define strategic plans/concepts, as well as execute daily tasks
Strong goal attainment orientation with a team focus
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills

Attributes/Skills continued:

Self-starter, possessing a high degree of self-motivation, bias for action
Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills

Requirements:

Candidates with the following skills and knowledge will be given preference:

Must speak, read and write English
4-year college degree is preferred; certification in purchasing a plus
Mechanical aptitude
MRP system experience
Excellent verbal and written skills
Proficiency in the use of personal computers, email software; internet browser (i.e., Internet Explorer), printers, copiers, and facsimile machines
Three to five years MRO procurement experience
Experience and familiarity with inventory control, receiving, and shipping processes
Experience in developing and managing suppliers.

Location:	Sauget, IL United States