Maintenance Procurement Specialist
Core
Sourcing, procuring, and managing inventory of MRO spare parts and repair components for life sciences manufacturing facilities to support maintenance operations and reduce downtime.
Role type
Maintenance Spare Parts Procurement Specialist
Builds
MRO spare parts, repair components, consumables, and replacement assemblies for production-support equipment
Domain
Life Sciences / Regulated Manufacturing (Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) coordination, supplier quote comparison, parts identification and compatibility verification, inventory optimization (min/max levels), CMMS/ERP data management, invoicing and accounts payable issue resolution, emergency procurement escalation
Preferred skills
Experience with IBM Maximo and JDE systems, knowledge of GMP/GxP regulations, technical research ability, stakeholder management with maintenance and engineering teams
Technologies
IBM Maximo, JDE, Excel, supplier portals, technical catalogs
Responsibilities
Manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and coordinate with Grainger; Manage Rockwell Parts Management Agreement (PMA); Investigate and resolve spare parts invoicing and purchasing discrepancies; Order non-critical and emergency spare parts; Assist teams with locating and identifying correct spare parts; Maintain accurate spare parts data in IBM Maximo and JDE; Review usage history to recommend stocking strategies
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Specialist level