MRO Buyer

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the MRO Buyer will be responsible procurement of necessary parts through external vendors. Represents the plant when interacting with external Contractors/Vendors. Works independently under general supervision on projects and tasks that are typically complex and require research, original thinking and action. General directions are given on unusual or new assignments; works cross-functionally on majority of activities.

As part of the Maintenance team you'll...

• Lead customer contact for service technicians performing outsourced routine maintenance services (fire extinguisher inspections, hoist inspections, forklifts, compressor PM’s, HVAC PM’s, etc.)
• Request rebuild quotes for common equipment with local repair shops.
• Request spare part quotes from OEM’s based on maintenance needs.
• Receive and process requests for purchases for parts and other items.
• Enters purchase order data into JD Edwards for approval and assignment of Purchase Order by Corporate Purchasing.
• Maintain all MRO-related documentation, including filing and purging as required, following corporate and company guidelines.
• Develop and maintain inventory system using the CMMS program
• Maintain stock levels of parts cage, critical process emergency stock, motor/gear box rack parts and the die shop maintenance part storage areas.
• Execute contractor paperwork including new vendor onboarding, contractor safety paperwork and annual reviews
• Communicate all quotes and cost information to the Maintenance Manager, as well as communicating order status to all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written, communication skills
• Good computer skills (Outlook, Excel)
• Basic math skills
• Valid driver’s license (may be required to drive company truck to pick up parts)
• Two to four hour intervals of sitting in back support chair performing paper work, having phone conversations, and performing basic job functions
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of organizational and time management skills.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)