MRO/Materials/Equipment Specialist

General Summary

Responsible for all purchasing activities relating to cost, quality and service for Equipment and Equipment installation services, such as robots, conveyors, pallets, and programming at KIA GEORGIA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Select, develop and manage supply base for equipment, equipment installation services, and MRO by: Auditing purchase request for accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing RFQs for user department requirements.
• Develop negotiation strategy and negotiate equipment purchases.
• Negotiating MRO purchases such as spot purchases and long term agreements.
• Maintaining competitive pricing.
• Leading yearly cost reduction activities.
• Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal departments to assist in the resolution of commercial issues.
• Explore available processes and implement best practices related to purchasing activities.
• Plan, organize, track and disseminate information related to MRO purchases.
• Maintain up to date supply base information database.

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to a team member in this classification.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations Management along with two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in the Supply Chain field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain and accounting processes and practices is preferred.
• MRO / Indirect Purchasing experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Experience with SAP system preferred.
• Knowledge of supply chain and accounting processes and practices is preferred.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.) designation preferred.