MRO Buyer / Procurement Specialist

The MRO Buyer / Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing MRO supplies, production materials, subcontracted goods, and services to support manufacturing operations. Excellent benefit package including PTO in the first year, 11 holidays per year, health insurance the first of the month following hire, 401k matching, and much more.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement of Materials, MRO, and Services

• Purchase raw materials, components, semi‑finished and finished goods, MRO supplies, and facility/maintenance items
• Ensure timely acquisition of products and services to support production and operational needs
• Actively source new products, suppliers, and alternate sources to improve cost, quality, and supply continuity
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery commitments, and long‑term agreements
• Maintain and update purchase orders, pricing databases, and supplier records

Supplier Management & Development

• Evaluate, manage, and develop existing and potential suppliers and service providers
• Review performance, resolve issues, and communicate specifications
• Lead supplier improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives
• Collaborate with cross‑functional internal teams to resolve quality concerns, address delivery discrepancies, and reconcile invoicing variances.
• Represent the company professionally in all supplier interactions

MRP / ERP Data Ownership

• Maintain material, supplier, and planning data within the MRP/ERP system
• Update lead times, pricing, safety stock, and purchasing parameters
• Review accuracy of purchasing and inventory data to support planning and production
• Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives

Production & Operations Support

• Plan, schedule, and monitor subcontracted goods and services to meet production requirements
• Collaborate with production planning, engineering, maintenance, quality, and accounting
• Identify and drive activities to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce operational risk

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Analyze cost trends and identify opportunities for savings or supplier consolidation
• Recommend improvements to purchasing policies, processes, and systems
• Troubleshoot material shortages, supplier delays, and technical issues
• Participate in cross‑functional projects aimed at improving supply chain performance

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and conflict‑resolution skills
• Solid understanding of MRP, inventory management, and production planning principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Dynamics AX/D365 preferred)

Preferred

• Experience purchasing both MRO supplies and production materials
• Background in supplier development or cost‑reduction programs
• Ability to read technical drawings or specifications
• Experience with lean manufacturing or supply chain optimization

Key Competencies

• Technical aptitude and curiosity
• Strong communication and relationship‑building
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail
• Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives
• Persistence, patience, and self‑motivation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person