Purchasing/Storeroom Lead in Solon, Ohio at MARTIN INCORPORATED

Job Title: Purchasing/Storeroom Lead

Reports to: Site Manager

About Martin Inc.

Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Florence, AL, Martin offers a wide variety of products and services in Industrial, Safety, Integrated Supply and Fastening – all uniquely designed to help companies operate better. Martin is a member of Affiliated Distributors, the Industrial Supply Association, National Association of Wholesalers, the National Fasteners Distributor Association, and the Global Sourcing Alliance. For more information, visit www.martinsupply.com.

Summary:

Martin Inc. is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Purchasing / Storeroom Lead to oversee daily operations within the customer’s MRO storeroom and tool cribs. This is an on-site position located at a customer-owned manufacturing facility and requires close collaboration with maintenance, operations, and procurement teams to support daily production needs.

This role is responsible for inventory management, maintenance purchasing support, customer service, and maintaining organized storeroom operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong maintenance purchasing background in a manufacturing environment, with experience supporting CNC machinery, tooling, and industrial maintenance operations. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, purchasing and inventory experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities of Purchasing/Storeroom Lead:

Customer Service

• Provide outstanding service to internal and external customers

• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner

• Assist customers with product recommendations and material requests

Purchasing

• Review and analyze daily purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness

• Prepare and process purchase orders according to company procedures

• Resolve purchase order discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy and timely supplier payment

• Support purchasing and procurement activities as needed

Storeroom Operations

• Manage and organize the MRO storeroom and tool crib areas

• Pull and distribute materials to support operational needs

• Conduct cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records

• Work closely with procurement and inventory teams to optimize stock levels

Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with Maintenance Planner/Buyer and other departments

• Communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers regarding orders and deliveries

• Assist in resolving material shortages or delivery issues

Administrative Duties

• Maintain inventory, purchasing, and stock transaction records

• Perform data entry and reporting using computer systems

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and documentation standards

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety policies and procedures

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards

• Minimum of 3 years of storeroom, inventory, purchasing, or related experience
• Strong background in maintenance purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting and sourcing parts for CNC machines and industrial equipment
• Knowledge of MRO inventory, tooling, machine components, and maintenance supplies
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organizational, communication, and mathematical skills
• Basic computer proficiency

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with OEMs and industrial suppliers
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance operations and machine tooling
• Experience with inventory management systems and cycle counting processes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing stairs or ladders

What makes Martin Different:

As a family-owned business, we prioritize our employees' well-being and understand the importance of work-life balance. Some of our benefits that set us apart are:

• Our low-cost, low-deductible individual and family healthcare plans
• 8 paid holidays
• Weekly Pay

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Full-time

Monday-Friday

Occasional Weekends Possible

6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.