MRO Buyer

Description Join UGN: A Thriving Team, A Rewarding Career At UGN, what truly sets us apart is our commitment to our people, our community, and our core values of Respect, Trust, and Communication – a philosophy we call The UGN Way. Why Join UGN? Be part of a recognized industry leader with a proven track record of success. Thrive in a workplace that prioritizes team member satisfaction and professional growth. Contribute to a culture grounded in values that foster collaboration and innovation. Make an impact, both professionally and in the community. Discover the exceptional UGN Valparaiso facility in Indiana! Spanning an impressive 180,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility has been a cornerstone of innovation and excellence since opening its doors in 1997. Home to a dedicated team of 300 skilled professionals, the Valparaiso location embodies UGN’s unwavering commitment to quality and community. UGN Valparaiso—where innovation, community, and quality thrive! Ready to take the next step? Apply now and discover your place at UGN. The MRO Buyer will compile and maintain records of quantity, type and value of material, equipment, merchandise and supplies stocked in the facility. What you will do for UGN: Optimize the use of company assets in the acquisition of assigned goods and services; locate sources of supply for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operating expense) materials and contracted services. Create purchase orders within the Oracle system; create and maintain files for open/closed purchase orders. Monitor and maintain open purchase orders/invoices with accounting for partial payment. Plan and carry out activities within the jurisdiction of the position to ensure prompt creation and placing of orders, in proper quantities, through appropriate transportation carriers to ensure on time deliveries when and where needed. Create requisitions using the WebTMA system. Organize packing slips; verify information that will be matched with purchase orders; receive into Oracle system. Submit all pertinent information of closed purchase orders to accounting for payment. Collect and submit new vendor information to accounting for approval. Develop and/or assist with identifying potential sources for MRO products. Keep informed on cost of MRO items, pricing trends, inventories and other matters in order to obtain best cost possible on MRO items. Consult with all departments on matters relative to buying and developing specifications for MRO items. Cooperate with all UGN departments to establish methods and procedures to minimize supply inventories and control obsolescence or excess inventories Arrange for disposition of excess or obsolete supplies to minimize losses when required. Act as liaison between vendors and UGN departments when necessary. Report on the status of pending critical purchases to assure management's awareness of any delay in shipment that might affect production or planning. Perform cycle counting duties as per procedures, making necessary adjustments and investigating variances greater than target levels. Participate on the plant's Cost Reduction Committee. Perform other related duties as assigned. What you will bring to UGN: High school diploma or GED required with an Associate’s degree preferred; and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a sense of urgency as well as the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Good communication skills with vendors, suppliers and internal partners. Organized, detailed and familiar with maintenance and parts. Knowledge of database software; internet software; inventory software; Order processing systems We strive to ensure each of our team members feels valued, respected and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.