| Location | Medina, OH |
WE'RE HIRING AND OFFERING A $1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS FOR JOINING OUR TEAM! We are a family-owned company that is looking for you to play a key role in providing services and fresh food solutions for the foodservice and retail industries. Sandridge needs your passion and skill to deliver on our promise to always provide great tasting fresh food with consistent hand-made quality that enhances the reputation of our customers Join our team of food innovators and technicians to produce fresh, delicious food that will make it to tables across the country. Take pride in knowing that your hard work makes a difference in the lives of our customers and consumers.
MRO Purchasing & Inventory Supervisor
Own the Parts. Improve the Process. Keep Maintenance Moving.
Sandridge Crafted Foods is looking for an experienced MRO Purchasing & Inventory Supervisor to lead and continuously improve the purchasing, inventory, storeroom, vendor, and CMMS processes that support our Maintenance operation.
This is not simply a purchasing or inventory position.
Were looking for someone who takes ownership, identifies problems before they impact production, builds better processes, develops employees, and follows issues through to resolution.
If you have strong MRO purchasing and inventory experience and enjoy turning an underdeveloped process into an efficient, reliable operation, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.
What Youll Own
MRO Purchasing & Sourcing
Purchase maintenance parts, supplies, materials, and services
Source mechanical, electrical, controls, and general industrial maintenance components
Compare suppliers, pricing, availability, and lead times
Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms when appropriate
Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
Track backorders, critical parts, and material shortages that could impact production
Research hard-to-find, obsolete, or discontinued components
Identify cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing quality or reliability
Inventory & Storeroom Management
Maintain accurate MRO inventory and storeroom records
Establish and manage minimum/maximum levels and reorder points
Own cycle-counting and inventory accuracy processes
Identify excess, duplicate, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
Partner with Maintenance to identify and stock critical spare parts
Improve storeroom organization, labeling, accessibility, and overall efficiency
Ensure materials are accurately received, stored, issued, and tracked
CMMS Ownership & Continuous Improvement
Youll serve as a key owner of the Maintenance CMMS and help improve how the department uses data.
Responsibilities include:
Maintaining accurate part numbers, manufacturers, suppliers, pricing, locations, and inventory information
Improving CMMS data quality and system utilization
Developing reports and metrics around inventory, purchasing, costs, and trends
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and system functionality
Developing SOPs for purchasing, receiving, issuing, cycle counting, and inventory management
Training and supporting Maintenance employees on consistent CMMS practices
Lead & Develop the Team
This position will supervise a small MRO/storeroom team and be responsible for:
Providing daily direction and support
Coaching and developing employees
Establishing clear expectations and accountability
Cross-training team members
Building stronger processes and capabilities within the MRO function
Youll also partner closely with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, Accounting, and Finance.
What Were Looking For
Required Experience
5-7 years of MRO Buyer experience that includes inventory responsibility or
7-10 years of comparable MRO purchasing and inventory management experience
Experience in MRO purchasing, industrial purchasing, maintenance inventory, storeroom management, or a closely related field
Strong vendor sourcing and relationship-management skills
Experience analyzing purchasing, inventory, and cost data
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to develop procedures and standardized processes
Strong computer skills with the ability to learn CMMS and ERP systems
Ability to independently prioritize multiple competing needs
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership
Preferred Experience
Industrial maintenance or manufacturing MRO experience
Maintenance CMMS experience
SAP or similar ERP experience
Cycle counting and inventory optimization
Industrial supplier negotiation
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and industrial maintenance parts
KPI, reporting, or cost-reduction experience
Previous supervisory, lead, or employee-development experience
Who Will Be Successful Here?
Were looking for someone who:
Sees a problem and works toward a solution
Doesnt wait to be told what needs attention
Follows issues through until theyre resolved
Can balance urgent maintenance needs with long-term process improvement
Builds strong relationships with technicians, vendors, and internal partners
Is comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams
Takes pride in accurate data, organized processes, and a well-run storeroom
Wants to make a measurable impact on equipment uptime, inventory availability, and maintenance effectiveness
The Impact Youll Make
Your work directly supports Maintenances ability to keep production running.
The right person will help Sandridge:
Reduce parts-related downtime
Improve inventory accuracy
Increase critical-spare availability
Strengthen vendor performance
Reduce unnecessary MRO spending
Improve CMMS utilization and data quality
Build stronger, repeatable MRO processes
Develop a capable and accountable storeroom team
If youre an experienced MRO professional who wants ownership of the function-not just another purchasing desk-wed love to hear from you.
Sandridge Foods is located in Medina, Ohio and is a great place to work because we sincerely care about every employee, both personally and professionally. We strive to balance the demands of work and home for our employees.