Senior MRO Buyer

The MRO Buyer is responsible for the procurement and management of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and services required to support manufacturing, distribution, facilities, and administrative operations.

This role partners closely with Maintenance, Operations, Facilities, Engineering, EHS, and Finance to ensure the timely availability of materials and services while optimizing inventory levels, supplier performance, quality, and total cost.

The MRO Buyer is accountable for maintaining continuity of operations by proactively managing supplier performance, inventory replenishment, critical spare parts availability, and supply chain risks to prevent equipment downtime and operational disruptions.Education


* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.


* An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience


* Minimum of 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, inventory management, or supply chain experience.


* Experience purchasing MRO materials, equipment, spare parts, indirect goods, or related commodities preferred.


* Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Knowledge of procurement, inventory management, and supplier management principles.


* Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


* Effective verbal and written communication skills.


* Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.


* Ability to analyze data and make sound business decisions.


* Strong attention to detail and commitment to internal customer service.

Education


* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.


* An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience


* Minimum of 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, inventory management, or supply chain experience.


* Experience purchasing MRO materials, equipment, spare parts, indirect goods, or related commodities preferred.


* Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Knowledge of procurement, inventory management, and supplier management principles.


* Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


* Effective verbal and written communication skills.


* Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.


* Ability to analyze data and make sound business decisions.


* Strong attention to detail and commitment to internal customer service.

Procurement and Supplier Management
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