ELECTROLUX MIDEA APPLIANCE MANUFACTURING | ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA Full-Time • Direct Hire • Fully On-Site
POSITION SUMMARY Electrolux Midea Appliance Manufacturing (EMAM) is seeking an MRO & Indirect Procurement Specialist to support procurement of equipment spare parts, standard and custom components, office supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other non-production materials at its Anderson, South Carolina manufacturing facility. The position works with internal departments and suppliers to maintain material availability and appropriate safety stock, coordinate outsourced equipment repair projects, and improve purchasing efficiency and cost performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Purchase industrial equipment spare parts (standard and non-standard), office supplies, PPE, and other indirect materials to support daily factory operations.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate safety stock levels for required operational and maintenance supplies.
- Coordinate outsourced equipment repair projects, including competitive bidding, contract execution, project follow-through, acceptance, and payment coordination.
- Work with requesting departments to identify purchasing needs, clarify technical specifications, and process purchase orders.
- Track material deliveries, receipt into inventory, and subsequent issuance or use of purchased materials.
- Review supplier quotations, lead times, and service requirements and address purchasing or delivery exceptions with relevant stakeholders.
- Improve procurement processes to shorten purchasing cycle times, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier documentation consistent with company procedures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least three years of direct purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of basic equipment construction and mechanical principles, including hydraulic and industrial electrical system fundamentals.
- Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D technical drawings.
- Familiarity with industrial products markets and supplier management practices.
- Strong communication, logical reasoning, accountability, ability to manage competing priorities, and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience purchasing MRO materials, industrial spare parts, or external maintenance services.
- Experience with supplier quotations, purchasing contracts, bids, and vendor performance management.
- Experience with ERP purchasing or inventory systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES - Technical purchasing and specification review
- Supplier communication and coordination
- Inventory availability and order follow-through
- Cost awareness and process improvement
- Cross-functional problem-solving and time management
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position is fully on-site at EMAM’s Anderson, South Carolina facility and operates across office, production, warehouse, and maintenance environments as needed. Duties include computer-based purchasing work, reviewing technical documents, and visiting operational areas subject to site safety and PPE requirements. The essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMAM is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS EMAM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and applicable law. Applicants who need an accommodation during the hiring process may contact Human Resources.
This description summarizes the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.