Mro Buyer

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material by performing the following duties:
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to**: Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists with identifying requesting departments needs and develops and refines specifications for supplies or equipment.
- Examines and analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department or initiator to clarify or complete information; determines method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts, and/or competitive bidding.
- Assures the quality of the information provided to suppliers, verifying that technical specifications and product descriptions are being provided when required.
- Identifies and selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, delivery date and places orders.
- Negotiates supplier pricing and PO terms and conditions or MRO items and other non-production or production items as assigned.
- Resolves purchasing problems between requesting departments and vendors.
- Monitoring suppliers concerning delivery services and accounts payable discrepancy issues.
- Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures to departments; assists departments in initiating requisitions and orders, and solves problems with orders.
- Recommend Continuous improvements to streamline departmental processes.
- Involved in special projects and training for other employees

**Motorcar Parts of America**

**MRO Buyer**
- Required to attend recommended training based on company’s requirements and attend purchasing meetings.
- Finds and validate new suppliers that can meet our product specifications, service levels, and achieve cost savings targets.
- Verifies invoices from suppliers with bids and purchase orders.
- Ensures the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution, and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding Purchasing organization.
- Places purchases orders with suppliers and monitors for timely delivery and completeness of order.
- Revises purchases orders in QAD to reflect information received from suppliers.
- Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
- Searches inventory records of warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.
- Consults catalog and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.
- Types or writes invitation of bid forms and mails forms to suppliers.
- Writes or types purchase order and sends copy to Sr. VP of Purchasing or responsible buyer for approval.
- Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries and inventories.
- Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries.
- Other duties may be assigned.

**SKILLS / ABILITIES / REQUIREMENTS**:
Ability to read and interpret documents, bids, contracts, catalogs, and invoices.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, as well as Purchase Orders.

Computer proficiency.

Ability to use a ten key by touch, facsimile, and copier.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Position requires mínimal overnight domestic & International travel.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Torrance, CA 90503: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 2 years (preferred)
- Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Expected start date: 2023-02-07