MRO Buyer

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies. We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries. We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions worldwide through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Reporting to the MRO Purchasing Supervisor of AOR, this role is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted supply of materials and services to support staff across departments. This role combines elements of purchasing and inventory control and is an integral part of the Arrow team.

• This role involves a high degree of interaction and collaboration with staff across departments. Experience in a manufacturing environment (high mix, low volume) is highly desirable.
• The successful candidate is a highly motivated, self-directed individual capable of multi-tasking with a high level of personal and professional ethics. The ability to work effectively in a fast growing and fast paced environment is crucial to success in this role.

As a support to the Director of Procurement AOR and the MRO Purchasing Supervisor, the incumbent will perform much of the support work required for Arrow to purchase goods and services that meet the quality standards, price, and delivery requirements of the Company.

• Extensive use of Arrow's ERP system (Visual Manufacturing as well as IQM) to view customer demand and manufacturing work order requirements. Review and analyze inventory counts and issue purchase orders accordingly.
• Ensure appropriate parts are delivered to the manufacturing facility including ordering, expediting as requested, and close liaison with department personnel where applicable.
• Create purchase requisitions as required for any and all services or products. Follow up with suppliers on expected delivery dates and confirmation of orders.
• Ensuring purchase order delivery dates are accurate in the system and received confirmation from suppliers for all PO’s placed. Updating system to match expected due dates, pricing, and quantities, and terms.
• Meet cost reduction targets for (MRO) materials and services to promote cost competitiveness. Involving and quoting for all AOR/EP divisions when synergies are possible.
• Cost reductions of materials/services through the initiation and participation in the benchmarking process. This will include, but not be limited to, the potential re-sourcing of appropriate vendors, along with the negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions.
• Establish, negotiate and document annual service supply contracts
• Reviewing past due report daily for late purchase orders and following up with vendors or receiving for proof of deliveries or confirm anticipated delivery date with vendor.
• Backup and support for designated buyer(s) and MRO Purchasing Supervisor when away.
• Establish, monitor, and manage relationships with key suppliers and internal functions; anticipate and communicate demand schedule to suppliers; escalate risks with vendors and internal teams and propose solutions and/or corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and submit as required.
• Update new pricing based on effective dates.
• Adhere to all purchasing policies, procedures and verifications of appropriate applications, rules and precedents to support the Corporate Policy and Procedures.
• Support creating and maintenance of Standard Word Instructions.
• Actively work with all departments to manage excess inventories and end of program analysis.
• Understanding of foreign exchanges and impact on spending.
• Count, investigate inventory discrepancies to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Problem solves with cross functional groups in a fast-paced setting.
• Perform other duties/projects/reports as required.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain…