Maintenance, Repair and Operations Buyer
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About the role
We’re looking for an MRO Buyer to keep our maintenance and operations teams supplied with the parts, tools, and services needed to keep the business running. You’ll purchase everything from machine parts, safety gear, cleaning supplies, outside repair services, tools, or electrical components.
Job Duties
- Purchase maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials, spare parts, tools, and services.
- Review purchase requests, obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and follow up with suppliers through delivery.
- Work with maintenance and operations teams to understand urgent needs, planned work, and recurring purchases.
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to reduce stockouts and excess inventory.
- Compare suppliers on price, quality, availability, and delivery performance; negotiate terms when appropriate.
- Resolve shortages, late deliveries, invoice discrepancies, and product issues.
- Maintain accurate item, supplier, pricing, and purchasing records in the company’s ERP or purchasing system.
- Identify opportunities to standardize parts, consolidate purchases, and improve purchasing processes.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Minimum three years’ Experience in purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain work, ideally in manufacturing, facilities, or industrial setting.
- Familiarity with MRO parts and supplies, including mechanical, electrical, and safety items.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence working with suppliers and handling competing priorities.
- Experience using an ERP system and Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this position is $61,000 to $81,910 based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. The position may also be eligible for an annual incentive plan.
Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement-plan contributions; paid time off; paid holidays; life and disability insurance; professional-development support; and other company-sponsored programs.