MRO/Indirect Purchasing/Buyer Specialist Job at Manpower Engineering

Manpower Engineering Burns, TN 37029

Manpower Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Purchasing Specialist for our client west of Nashville, TN. Will be managing the day-to-day system activities in support of the company's material management activities. Direct hire/perm position. 100% onsite, no hybrid option available.

What you'll be doing:

  • Take ownership for MRO & Contracted Services
  • Handle purchasing transactional work as assigned
  • Attend plant meetings on behalf of the purchasing department
  • Implement projects and drive savings within the assigned plant
  • Work Cross Functionally with Operations, Engineering, MP&L, and other functional organizations
  • Create detailed RFQs to support purchasing initiatives
  • Work with the Strategic Purchasing team to help drive initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures

Who we're looking for:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; Associates at a minimum is required
  • Looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role in manufacturing environment
  • SAP experience is strongly preferred
  • May occasionally go to a vendor but travel is not a requirement for the role
  • Ability to think and act strategically
  • Detail-oriented, ability to handle transactional work
  • Works independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to communicate quickly, clearly, and effectively across multiple levels of the organization, including orally presenting recommendations to Senior Management




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