MRO Buyer Procurement Analyst

Job Summary

The MRO focused Procurement Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the cost effective and timely delivery of materials required for the efficient operation of Makers Pride facilities. The MRO focused Procurement Analyst will support production requirements while identifying and executing the most cost-effective sourcing strategies and material management plans, by MRO category, by plant and within Maker’s Pride network. This position will require a focused analysis of MRO categories by location, involving a thorough understanding of SAP and Makers Pride system wide requirements.

This position will play a leadership role in the use of SAP for our plant-by-plant MRO activities. This position will co‑lead the development and manage Makers Pride consolidated MRO sourcing and management capabilities.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare, issue, and monitor Purchase Orders.
• Ensure sourcing decisions are consistent with established sourcing strategies.
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to develop SAP system and capabilities within MRO related procurement, by facility.
• Identify and generate SAP reports needed to monitor usage, sourcing, costs, spend history, supplier performance metrics and PPV.
• Lead all aspects of SAP related tracking and reporting – from initial sourcing to spend maps.
• Identify and execute cost reductions.
• Develop supplier performance programs.
• Develop MRO related programs that result in reduced line downtime due to part availability and performance.
• Identify the “right size” for all material inventories – by plant and within the assigned region.
• Assist with the development and implementation of SAP related policies and procedures.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of goals and objectives focused on MRO sourcing programs.
• Identify and drive best practices within supply chain, including supplier development and supply related metrics.
• Coordinate leveraged procurement programs within Makers Pride cross‑functional resources.
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining Food Safety and plant Quality programs.
• Provide SAP training for plant MRO procurement peers and cross‑functional team members on MRO related best practices.

• Industry defined SAP best practices for MRO, MRO procurement and supply chain.
• SAP experience in developing and running SAP and BW reports.
• Understands SAP environment involving strict spending limits and controls.
• Knowledge and experience with MRO, SAP and plant operations, preferably within the food industry.
• Successfully multi‑tasks and uses influence management skills.
• Understanding of project management.

• Well‑developed vendor management skills.
• Prioritizes work based on short‑ and long‑term objectives.
• Successfully analyzes and presents data to multiple levels of the organization.
• Develops contracts that deliver industry wide best practices; meets comp, ideal terms, fixed margins, competitive pass‑through formulas.
• Creates and communicates written and verbal presentations, including annual budgets and strategic plans.
• Ability to lead the MRO related, SAP activities and reporting.

• MS Office Suite, SAP.

• Primarily an office setting.
• Infrequent production environment exposure, may include noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in MRO management, procurement and related supply chain functions.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required. Familiarity with food industry preferred.
• SAP, MRO and procurement experience in a professional purchasing role, knowledge of food industry a plus. Additional background in materials and inventory management is preferred.
• SAP related supply chain experience.
• Proven results in sourcing initiatives, cost reductions, and improving supplier service and performance.
• Experienced in generating thorough industry analysis for domestic and international sourcing strategies.
• Experience as a project manager.
• Ability to lead cost analysis process – identify and collect inputs, develop…