MRO Buyer

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains purchasing function for all MRO requirements and oversees all Crib functions and personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procure plant MRO requirements requisitioned for this location.
• Responsible for management of plant tool and MRO crib and personnel.
• Develop outside technical support from supply base.
• Manage Crib inventory system and make continuous improvements. 
• Monitor MRO progress via BOS meetings.  Focus on plant's biggest issues and address those issues via a team process.
• Achieve budgeted TVM’s and other cost avoidance programs.
• Work closely with internal Engineering staff and Maintenance for internal improvements and better processes.
• Knowledge of vendor contracts and legal language interpretation.
• Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate on cross-functional work teams.

*This list may not be all inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or four year degree in business related discipline preferred. 
• Five or more years experience in Purchasing and/or Material Control, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Analysis and problem solving ability
• Thorough understanding of Inventory Control and standard practices for analyzing inventory levels, SS, Turns
• Customer Focused
• Automotive experience at Tier One or Tier Two level preferred.
• APICS certification or affiliation preferred.
• A team concept method towards problem solving.
• Ability to self-direct and work independently
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office, including fluency with Microsoft Excel

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, computers, telephones, desks, temperature controlled.
• Manufacturing environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, some welding exhaust, non-controlled temperatures, and PPE required.
• Some travel which could include an overnight stay.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the plant in both the office and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for computer work.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.