Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) Parts Buyer
WAUKEGAN, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
Title: Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) Parts Buyer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises: NA
Travel: As needed according to essential functions of position
Department: Maintenance
Job Purpose:
This position serves as a dual-functional role, balancing the administrative duties of purchasing with the hands-on task of managing the maintenance storeroom. This role is vital for ensuring high machinery uptime by having the right parts available for both planned maintenance and emergency repairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The position is generally split between office-based procurement and floor-based inventory management:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Woodland Gourmet hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of our organization. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. The hourly rate for this role will be $68,000 to $80,556. This position is eligible for an annual 5% bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions). Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the company will determine, at its discretion, the hourly rate offered and will reflect the market conditions and cost of living for your geographic location.
Our benefits program is designed to support our team in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We deeply value the contributions of our team members and are committed to offering a competitive total compensation package. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription drug plans, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off.
Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises: NA
Travel: As needed according to essential functions of position
Department: Maintenance
Job Purpose:
This position serves as a dual-functional role, balancing the administrative duties of purchasing with the hands-on task of managing the maintenance storeroom. This role is vital for ensuring high machinery uptime by having the right parts available for both planned maintenance and emergency repairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The position is generally split between office-based procurement and floor-based inventory management:
- Procurement & Purchasing:
- Sourcing and ordering a wide range of indirect materials, including motors, bearings, electrical components, and safety gear (PPE).
- Negotiating with vendors to secure competitive pricing, volume discounts, and reliable delivery times.
- Evaluating supplier reliability through scorecards and managing vendor relationships.
- Reconciling invoices with Accounts Payable and investigating pricing discrepancies.
- Interact with and follow-up with vendors and OEM technicians when they come onsite to address and repair issues.
- Inventory & Stockroom Management:
- Maintaining the Asset Hierarchy and Bill of Materials (BOM) in a CMMS system.
- Executing routine cycle counts to ensure physical stock matches digital records.
- Setting and monitoring minimum/maximum stock levels for critical spares to prevent production-halting stockouts.
- "Kitting" parts for scheduled work orders, ensuring mechanics have all necessary tools before a job starts.
- Food Safety & Compliance:
- Ensuring all purchased components and chemicals meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food defense regulations.
- Maintaining a clean and organized storeroom to meet audit standards (e.g., SQF, BRC, or USDA).
- Education: A high school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor’s in Business or Supply Chain is highly preferred
- Experience: 2–5 years in an industrial environment. Knowledge of technical parts (pumps, valves, sprockets) is critical for accurate sourcing.
- Technical Skills: Deep proficiency in MS Excel and experience with ERP systems
- Certifications: Forklift certification is required for receiving and moving heavy parts.
- Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills.
- Analytical and mechanically inclined
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Product, QA and Sanitation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Able to stand for long periods of time, Lift and move materials 50 pounds and utilize lift assistance or a colleague for items greater than 55 pounds to move them safely.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Works in a floor manufacturing environment where there is noise, dust and odors. Ability to work in a maintenance shop parts and storage room for a long period of time.
- Has the ability or organize material stock and manage the inventory system.
Woodland Gourmet hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of our organization. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. The hourly rate for this role will be $68,000 to $80,556. This position is eligible for an annual 5% bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions). Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the company will determine, at its discretion, the hourly rate offered and will reflect the market conditions and cost of living for your geographic location.
Our benefits program is designed to support our team in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We deeply value the contributions of our team members and are committed to offering a competitive total compensation package. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription drug plans, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off.
Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website.
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