MRO Buyer
Core
Sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies to support plant operations and production uptime.
Role type
MRO Buyer
Builds
Procurement of materials, equipment, parts, and services for facility and production operations
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Supply chain
Required skills
MRO materials purchasing, inventory management, supplier negotiations, purchase order processing, vendor relationship management, cost analysis, supply risk mitigation, CMMS system usage, manufacturing operations knowledge
Preferred skills
MaintainX CMMS experience, Bachelors degree in Business/Supply Chain, 3+ years in manufacturing procurement
Technologies
MaintainX, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Source and purchase MRO materials, parts, equipment, and services; Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders; Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules; Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on overdue shipments; Expedite critical materials to minimize equipment downtime; Maintain appropriate inventory levels and adjust stocking levels based on usage trends; Conduct inventory reviews and cycle counts; Work with Maintenance personnel to identify critical spare parts requirements; Evaluate supplier performance and assist in qualifying alternative suppliers; Identify opportunities for cost savings through supplier negotiations and inventory optimization; Support annual budgeting efforts related to MRO expenditures; Analyze purchasing data and provide recommendations for cost reduction; Maintain accurate purchasing records within internal systems; Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures; Assist with audits by providing purchasing and inventory documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC