Job SummaryKurt Manufacturing is looking to add an MRO Buyer to our team. This position will work under the direction of our Supply Chain Manager and will be responsible for purchase order placement, vendor management, and overall process improvement. The MRO Buyer will purchase the materials and services required to maintain our equipment, facilities, and operations. This role will also compile the information and records needed to prepare purchase orders for the procurement of MRO-related products (see sample list below).Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, have strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. In addition, our ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of purchasing experience with 2 of those years in a manufacturing environment.Compensation and BenefitsThe anticipated starting pay rate for this position is $24.78 to $31.40. The exact salary may be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include:Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.Health Care Savings Account (HSA)Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)Paid Parental LeavePaid Bereavement LeavePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramEssential FunctionsMaintenance, Repair, & Operation purchasing and replenishmentAssist accounts payable with related questions about pricing, POs etc.Receive and distribute orders and compare receipts to items listed on the purchase orderCommunicate parts availability to respective/appropriate departmentCheck delivery of critical partsDelinquent order follow-upSupplier sourcingConduct spending analysis and develop cost savings opportunitiesDevelop and implement MRO standardizationGenerate back-up vendors for critical partsGenerate material/parts spend reports (Kurt uses Epicor / Manage2000)Create sales orders and work orders for inter-company workVerifies specifications of purchase requestsReturns rejected materials to suppliers and negotiates credit adjustmentsExamples of MRO items:Cleaning supplies, such as mops, brooms, garbage bagsPersonal protective equipment (PPE) (gloves, safety goggles, ear plugs)Tools and materials for maintenance and repair (filters, oils, etc.)Production equipment (such as cutting tools, drill bits, end mills, machining tool inserts)Power tools, such as saws, drills, sandersOffice supplies (Corporate and Machining)Other DutiesPlease 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. Reliable attendance is required.RequiredMinimum 5 years purchasing experience, with 2 of those years in manufacturingPrevious experience with ERP software (Kurt uses Epicor/Manage2000)Excellent organizational and time management skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to work independentlyStrong interpersonal skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient in research and part identityKnowledge of critical equipment and suppliesHS Diploma or equivalent GEDPreferredExperience in machine shop manufacturing/purchasing environmentPhysical Demand FactorsThe following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employees individual work responsibilities.Strength Level Rating: Light work. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touchAdjust vision to bring objects into sharp focusA worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):Reach by extending hands and arms; and handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with handsPick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingersTalk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral informationHear by perceiving the nature of sounds by earHave near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less