MRO Buyer

SUMMARY: The MRO Buyer manages maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) purchasing activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role ensures the timely procurement of materials and services required to support equipment reliability, maintenance operations, and overall facility uptime. The position executes and manages the full scope of MRO Buyer activities, including purchase order lifecycle management, supplier engagement, cost evaluation, and cross-functional coordination with maintenance and operations. The role requires adaptability to support evolving MRO priorities and initiatives as needed. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Acting role as the primary site point of contact for MRO purchasing and supplier management activities. Manages the full MRO purchase order lifecycle, including requisition review, PO issuance, order placement, PO tracking, supplier confirmation, invoice matching, and PO closure by ensuring accurate goods receipt within the ERP system. Create and maintain MRO item numbers within the ERP system for new and recurring materials, ensuring proper categorization, pricing accuracy, and alignment with inventory controls. Support the 3-way match process by working with Accounts Payable to accurately resolve PO pricing and quantity variances within Concur and the ERP system. Coordinate invoice credits or adjustments with suppliers and Accounts Payable. Generate and review internal MRO ERP purchasing reports to maintain visibility of MRO order activity and supplier on-time delivery (OTD). Obtain and evaluate supplier quotes for MRO materials, services, tooling, and repair programs. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery requirements in alignment with company terms and conditions. Monitor key supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and pricing commitments. Apply working knowledge of international Incoterms and customs processes to coordinate with international suppliers, internal logistics teams, and customs brokers to ensure timely and compliant inbound movement of MRO materials. Partner with maintenance and operations teams to support inventory alignment for min/max storeroom levels and ensure material availability. Oversee MRO supplier VMI and consignment programs for compliance, ensuring site replenishment visits and service calls follow agreed terms and that invoices align with services rendered. Support cost management efforts through sourcing events, negotiated savings, and cost avoidance initiatives. Perform additional MRO-related responsibilities as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Strong understanding of purchasing and procurement principles, including supplier evaluation, price analysis, quoting, order management, and cost control fundamentals. Self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage transactional workload efficiently, and execute responsibilities with minimal oversight. Process-oriented mindset with the ability to follow established procedures, maintain documentation accuracy, and ensure compliance with internal controls. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies, resolve purchasing issues, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with suppliers, logistics partners, maintenance teams, and leadership and other internal teams. Working knowledge of transportation fundamentals and material movement coordination, including basic understanding of domestic and international shipment considerations. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or a related field preferred, along with a minimum of 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. In lieu of a degree, 3–5 years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience may be considered. Experience working within an ERP system in a purchasing or inventory management capacity. Basic working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create, review, and analyze data using formulas and standard formatting tools. Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume purchase order activity with strong attention to detail and accuracy. This job description does not comprise an exhaustive list of all functions that employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The Company may revise any job description at any time in the Company's sole discretion. Nothing in this job description shall alter the fact that employee's employment is at-will. The Company considers all of the functions and responsibilities in this job description as essential. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. However, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions of employee's job, absent undue hardship. EOE/Disability/Veteran

Created: 2026-03-10