MRO Buyer

Job Summary :

Responsible for managing all purchasing activities related to their assigned category that are in line with the respective purchasing strategy in their region.

Job Description :

Responsible for all aspects of the Supplier relationship with Astemo including :

• Managing Tallapoosa PO process for all orders
• Maintaining backorder log and resolving PO delivery issues
• Supporting Tallapoosa plant side activities and projects
• Developing Regional CAPEX commodity strategies and Cost Reduction projects
• Managing the supplier selection process for key commodities
• Negotiating Regional Tallapoosa site and CAPEX contractual agreements
• Handling site service contracts and daily relationships with outside contractors
• Supporting new program launches / equipment @ Tallapoosa
• Cost analysis, cost reduction strategies, market analysis, quoting activities,
• Long –term planning and development of suppliers and commodity base

Qualifications :

Education :

Bachelor of Business Administration or related field preferred or Associate Degree in Business Administration field

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing or related field.

Working conditions :