MRO Buyer - Part Time at Buck Knives

Post Falls, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Procurement, Vendor Management, Inventory Coordination, Data Management, Negotiation, Communication, Organization, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail

Industry

Sporting Goods Manufacturing

Description

Buck Knives creates purpose drive knives that perform for generations. Position Summary The Part-Time MRO Buyer is responsible for procuring Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and services to support daily operations, equipment uptime, and facility maintenance. This role ensures timely, cost-effective purchasing of supplies, tools, spare parts, and services while maintaining strong vendor relationships and accurate procurement records. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Procurement * Source, quote, and purchase MRO supplies, tools, spare parts, consumables, safety items, and maintenance services. * Ensure timely replenishment of critical inventory to minimize downtime. * Review purchase requisitions, verify specifications, and place purchase orders. * Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers for best value. Vendor Management * Maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers and identify alternate sources when needed. * Evaluate vendor performance based on pricing, quality, and responsiveness. * Resolve issues related to delivery delays, quality discrepancies, or invoicing. Inventory Coordination * Collaborate with maintenance, warehouse, and production teams to understand MRO stock needs. * Help maintain proper inventory levels and ensure updated item records. * Monitor usage trends and propose stocking strategies for frequently used items. Data & Documentation * Maintain accurate purchase order records, supplier information, and files. * Track spend and support monthly reporting of MRO expenses and savings. * Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and internal controls. Qualifications Required * 1–3 years combined experience in purchasing or administrative support. * Strong negotiation and communication skills. * Basic understanding of industrial equipment, tools, or maintenance supplies. * Hands-on exposure to vendor communication, PO processing, and ERP systems * Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Organization & Follow-Through * Problem-Solving * Time Management * Team Collaboration EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent, Associates degree preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment will include office areas, manufacturing areas and warehouse/shipping areas.

Responsibilities

The Part-Time MRO Buyer is responsible for procuring MRO materials and services to support daily operations and facility maintenance. This includes sourcing, quoting, and purchasing supplies while maintaining vendor relationships and accurate procurement records.