Specialist of MRO

Position Summary:

Responsible for all purchasing activities relating to cost, quality and service for Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) products and services, and Direct Raw Materials at HMMA.

Essential Functions:

. Select, develop and manage supply base for General Purchasing products and services by:
     o Preparing Request for Quotations (RFQ) for user department requirements.
     o Negotiating spot purchases and long term agreements.
     o Maintaining competitive pricing.
     o Leading yearly cost reduction activities.
     o Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance.
. Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy.
. Work closely with supplier to optimize supplier processes.
. Explore available technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities.
. Plan, organize, track and disseminate information related to General Purchasing suppliers.
. Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
. Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management 
System (SMS) requirements.
. Meet all other requirements as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired

Related Experience:

• 0 – 10 years job related experience preferred

Training / Certification:

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation preferred

Skills / Knowledge:

• MSWord
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills desired

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.