MRO Buyer

The MRO Buyer is responsible for procuring maintenance supplies, machinery parts, fabrication supplies, and tools required to support the maintenance and engineering department. This role ensures timely availability of materials while maintaining cost-effective purchasing practices and inventory control.Functions of the Position:Purchases parts and supplies from the most appropriate and cost-effective vendors.Follows purchasing requests through to completion to ensure accuracy and timeliness.Sources required components to support on-time delivery and minimize operational delays.Ensures compliance with all purchasing procedures, documentation, and record-keeping requirements.Maintains inventory levels to ensure all necessary supplies are stocked at acceptable levels.Integrates parts inventory within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).Obtains multiple quotes for non-standard equipment purchases to support cost control.Performs other duties as assigned to support maintenance and engineering operations.Education, Experience, and Knowledge:Three or more years of maintenance and purchasing experience.Food industry experience, particularly with processing and packaging equipment, preferred.High school diploma or equivalent required.Skills and Competencies:Proficient computer skills to support purchasing, inventory, and system requirements.Ability to speak, read, and write in English.Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors.Detail-oriented with strong math skills.Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to support the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes health benefits, professional growth support, generous paid time off benefits to support work/life balance, retirement benefits and other programs to support financial wellness. A full listing of our extensive benefits package can be found on our Company website, located here: https://jbssinc.com/careers/JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.