Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Procurement Specialist

Role Overview

The Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Procurement Specialist under the supervision of the facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for the buying, deliver, and replenish spare parts, using the company’s CMMS in support of the manufacturing facility.     

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the non-production supplies and services requirements of Oil-Dri through various transactional, sourcing activities.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, and other key stakeholders as well as other MRO Procurement personnel to meet or exceed timely delivery and speed of service performance goals.
• Responsible for parts room inventory, including monitoring bin quantities to ensure accurate inventory levels are maintained. 
• Maintain a clean, organized parts room that makes it easy to find parts and check them out.
• Act in accordance with our core values, "WE CARE" and "Lessons Learned"
• "Procure" - Review, process and manage the procurement of all requirements generated by approved requestors.
• Submit monthly consolidated report in the agreed upon format to assigned personnel that tracks KPIs for MRO Procurement. These KPIs monitor overall speed of service goals for MRO Procurement.
• Participate on various sourcing projects as requested by Management
• Ensure all necessary documentation follows all published Accounting and Procurement policies as they relate to procurement of non-production goods and services
• Ensure accuracy and retention of all Procurement related paperwork including but not limited to receiving documents, requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, key internal and external correspondence, bids, etcetera
• Manage and maintain equitable relationships with assigned key suppliers and service providers

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Must have 2+ years of inventory management, scheduling or supply management/procurement experience preferably in a maintenance support role
• Non-College Graduate: MRO procurement experience with a proven track record of success or a successful track record in maintenance and/or plant operations
• College Graduate: Business, Finance or Supply Management degree with high aptitude for learning
• Experience with large ERP Manufacturing system preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, Strong communication (oral and written),
• Relationship skills including people management of financial acumen and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain records and keep track of all areas of responsibility
• Technical aptitude for mechanical equipment.
• Possess core values of Honesty and Integrity

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation + bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid parental leave, PTO, and holidays
• Employer-supported health and dental coverage
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Annual merit increase opportunity
• Career growth through operational exposure and leadership visibility

About Oil-Dri

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading specialty minerals manufacturer serving consumer and business-to-business markets. We offer the stability of an established manufacturing company with the visibility, ownership, and direct impact of a more closely connected organization. Our teammates help Create Value From Sorbent Minerals every day.

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.